VHA - Southside Affordable Housing Development VISTA

VHA - Southside Affordable Housing Development VISTA Virginia Housing Alliance's (VHA) AmeriCorps VISTA project is a statewide intermediary project with 18 Host Sites, all that either work to expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VHA's VISTA project aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expansive economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.

This listing is to fill the Host Site opening at Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation (SCDHC) located in Richmond, VA.

Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation (SCDHC) builds viable, thriving and sustainable communities through affordable housing development and services that help families build their wealth.

SCHDC is looking for a detail-oriented individual to serve as our Affordable Housing Development VISTA.

With over thirty years of experience, SCDHC uses its expertise to assist individuals and families in building wealth and preparing for homeownership.

As one of the largest single-family non-profit housing developers in the Richmond Metro Area, SCDHC has developed more than 450 affordable single-family homes.

Through its HUD-approved housing counseling program, the organization has helped thousands of individuals and families achieve homeownership.

The VISTA will help increase SCDHC's single- and multi-family affordable housing developmental capacity by working with SCDHC's Director of Real Estate Development to design and improve SCDHC's housing programs.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will help design affordable housing programs, identify resources related to affordable housing development funds, strengthen tracking tools to improve efficiency, and collaborate with the Director of Real Estate Development and Fund Development Officer on funding applications that will support affordable housing projects and expand SCDHC's single and multi-family development capacity.

The VISTA will expand resident services by enhancing community outreach and data collection strategies at SCDHC's properties to assess the effectiveness of current programs.

In addition, they will coordinate resident services based on the needs of residents, available SCDHC and partner resources, and funding availability.

The VISTA will also identify technical assistance training to improve SCDHC's understanding of affordable housing development best practices, opportunities to leverage funds, and the requirements for becoming a Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES). Program Benefits : Health Coverage*, $300 Housing Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended . Service Areas : Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Housing, Homelessness . Skills : Social Services, Urban Planning, Computers/Technology, Non-Profit Management, Team Work, Leadership, Communications, General Skills, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Community Organization, Writing/Editing .