Work at Coburn Place

We'd love to have you on the team.

Coburn Place offers employees a supportive environment, competitive salaries and benefits. Staff members work as a team, and we are passionate about our mission. We welcome job applicants who share our passion and embrace a warm and caring environment, safety and security, and respect. Coburn Place does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coburn Place empowers survivors of intimate partner violence through services that include on-site transitional housing, community-based housing, personal advocacy and supportive services. Since opening its doors on Dec. 28, 1996, Coburn Place has served more than 5,000 adults and children.

Coburn Place is recruiting individuals who are forward-thinking, self-motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Tangee Hunt indicating the position you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE of the email. No phone calls, please. EEO.

Current openings

Leasing Associate

Pay Range: $17 to $21 per hour
Job Type: Full time, non-exempt

Join Coburn Place’s vision of a world where every human may live free from domestic violence, have safe and stable housing, and an opportunity to enjoy overall well-being.

The Leasing Associate represents the core values and mission of the organization and is responsible for leasing Transitional Housing apartments to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws and criteria set forth by Coburn Place so the leasing process of Coburn Place might be efficient, effective and sustainable in its processes. Responsible for maintaining compliance of all files and working with team members to provide a trauma-informed delivery of services to survivors while they are in the Coburn Place program.

Responsibilities

• Managing the move-in and move-out process for applicants and residents in coordination with all departments. Ensures delays in occupancy are avoided.
• Implements occupancy guidelines; investigates and resolves tenant complaints; and develops selection and retention strategies to monitor 100% occupancy.
• Maintains compliance with Section 42, Low Income Housing Tax Credit Partnership, Office of Violence Against Women and other required regulations.
• Maintains resident Section 42 files in audit-ready condition with all current and up-to-date forms.
• Maintains and manages applicant waitlists, purging and updating as necessary and in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works in conjunction with the Property Manager and the Mission Impact team to provide Transitional Housing tenants who fail inspections, or who are issued lease violations, resources, training and referrals to address needs and increase knowledge of successful tenant behaviors for future housing situations.
• Communicates with Operations/Property and Mission Impact teams when a Transitional Housing tenant has secured housing voucher or permanent housing so that the move-out process can be planned.
• Promotes an open and supportive flow of communication among departments to ensure the provision of seamless and holistic supportive services to all program participants.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social services or other related field; and two-plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Previous experience working with leasing, compliance and housing is required.
  • A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required for this position.
  • A clear DCS history, and clear criminal and sex offender background checks are required.
  • Fair Housing Certification and Section 42 Compliance designation preferred.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flex Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K

Inclusion is how to release the power of diversity. Coburn Place starts by attracting and hiring an inclusive team that represents all cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds. We empower our team to bring their authentic selves to work, to do their best work! We strive to foster a work environment as diverse as the clients we serve.