Traveling Healthy Homes Coordinator

Revitalize CDC•Springfield, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Revitalize CDC, established in 1992, has a significant impact on Western Massachusetts, completing nearly 1,500 homes with the help of 10,000 volunteers and investing $42 Million. The organization is dedicated to making substantial home improvements to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and create safe, healthy, and sustainable living environments for residents. Revitalize CDC offers a fulfilling environment for individuals passionate about public health, housing, environmental justice, policy, and green careers. Our mission is to revitalize homes, neighborhoods, and lives through preservation, education, and community involvement, striving for every home to be safe, healthy, and energy-efficient. We undertake critical repairs, modifications, and rehabilitation for homes and non-profit facilities belonging to low-income families with children, military veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data collection, capture and tracking methods.
1-3 Years experience in client centered work, nonprofit, or related industry.
Willingness to be flexible, adaptable and work as a team with clients, volunteers and staff.
Frequent sitting, standing, traveling, walking, talking or listening and driving.
Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ladders, crawling, squatting, kneeling or bending.
Ability to deal with physically demanding requirements including lifting a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
Ability to organize and maintain appropriate records and documentation.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to think creatively with excellent problem-solving skills.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and complex needs including health and housing issues.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings or weekends depending on the organization’s needs.
Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding work environment.
Willingness to adapt to different work environments and represent the organization in a professional manner.
Must maintain access to a motor vehicle and possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Massachusetts.
Must have Flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine and booster.
Successful completion of Criminal Offender Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university desired.
Spanish language proficiency desired.
Knowledge of safety and health issues such as VOCs and how to mitigate mold/mildew/allergens, etc.
Knowledge of building codes (local, state and federal) including inherent problems associated with older and multi-family homes, including safety and health factors.

Responsibilities

Perform approximately 5-10 home visits per week to conduct in-home environmental assessments.
Coordinate necessary home repairs, including obtaining job estimates, scheduling contractors, ensuring project thoroughness and completion.
Maintain client management records to track the scope of work and program status via spreadsheets and client database.
Ensure clients remain eligible for HRSN services throughout the duration of the program.
Complete administrative activities such as submitting invoices, ordering supplies, and responding to community partners in a timely manner.
Report data in compliance with standards and regulations and assist management in regular program reporting.
Assist in volunteer projects as needed, including coordinating construction materials and oversee workday logistics.
Participate in weekly and other team meetings as appropriate.
Regularly update and enhance RCDC’s program activities on healthy homes, energy efficiency and other home-based environmental health issues using the most up to date environmental research and knowledge.
Support broad mission and policy efforts and initiatives of RCDC; other duties as assigned related to organizational mission.