Community Development Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Scope:
Responsible for managing the Agency's Community Development programs, including Weatherization, Conservation, and Home Repair. Oversees program staff, ensures technical compliance, and utilizes project management tools to efficiently implement services. Requires strong leadership, project management, and community engagement skills to support low-income residents and address gaps in home energy efficiency and rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement Community Development programs, setting goals and evaluating outcomes.
  
• Manage, in partnership with the Director and agency support staff, contracts and grants, including staffing, program design, budget oversight, reporting, and evaluation.
  
• Ensure compliance with program standards, regulations, and funding requirements.
  
• Supervise and support staff, including scheduling, performance evaluation, training, and conflict resolution.
  
• Implement web-based project management tools to streamline work order completion and accountability.
  
• Oversee independent contractors, ensuring quality, licensing, insurance, and timely completion of work.
  
• Represent the agency during monitoring or audit reviews, preparing materials and addressing follow-up items.
  
• Assess community needs, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements for low-income populations.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, public officials, and partner organizations.
  
• Prepare internal and external reports, including proposals and program data collection.
  
• Perform duties in accordance with agency policies and professional standards.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Clerical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment with a usually quiet noise level. This is largely a sedentary role and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently use hands and to talk or hear.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of five years' experience in supervision of employees in community development or weatherization services or a combination of education and experience which is similarly appropriate. State of Michigan Builder's license is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of housing rehabilitation, local building regulations, and construction trades including development of project specifications and costing, permit acquisition, and state licensing requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement complex federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain documentation of work including file maintenance and report development.
• Knowledge of Wayne County communities and the needs of their residents with respect to quality housing and energy efficiency needs.

Minimum Competencies:

• Working knowledge of intermediate internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Ability to effectively provide supervision for and direction to assigned staff and independent contractors.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Work Hours:

Work schedule is Monday - Friday, with specific hours (and occasional Saturdays) to be determined by department needs.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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