Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve individuals and families quality of life and reduce poverty in the community.

The Westmoreland Housing Alliance Team (WHAT) is working to create a community where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring, where housing is affordable, accessible, and safe, and where equitable opportunities exist to empower people’s self-reliance and strengthen their natural support systems. The long-term goals of WHAT is to expand the number of available units for people seeking housing in Westmoreland County, as well as provide them with resources to address their homelessness from a holistic approach and not just provide shelter. The team envisions creating a strong foundation that will allow it to remain focused on the strategic areas identified, to create a unified vision and community buy-in and identify clear action steps. These building blocks will in-turn create future impact, strengthening and expanding our county’s collective housing and homelessness response network, and realizing broader community systems integration.

This job opening is available to individuals looking for meaningful employment opportunities. Compassion for the issues surrounding homelessness and a good knowledge of Westmoreland County and its inhabitants are key factors.

Possibility to take this position from Part time to Full Time!

Benefits of working at WCA:

• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Polices.
• Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
• 15 paid Holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 3.69 hours of sick time accrued per pay period.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Mileage reimbursement

Major Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a “hub,” working with the four WHAT action teams: Breaking Barriers, Governance, Housing Options, and Quality Control.
• This position works collaboratively with Westmoreland Human Services Director, staff, organizations, representatives and others as needed to achieve goals.
• Become familiar with persons and groups directly or indirectly involved in project and establish relationships with local businesses, community organizations, Human Service groups, and government.
• Identify and resolve impediments to the development of affordable housing and identify opportunities related to affordable housing.
• This individual is responsible to identify housing opportunities, assist in establishing and attaining goals related to housing stability.
• Analyze development proposals and projects, work with staff to vet proposals.
• Any and all other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, economics, finance, public relations, planning, business administration, nonprofit management or related field; or Associates Degree with 5 to 10 years of experience preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, computer and clerical skills.
• Must address projects in an entrepreneurial, energetic and imaginative manner.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as deemed appropriate by CEO.
• Must be able to work independently and a self-starter.
• Must possess strong written and verbal skills.
• Must possess valid PA. Driver’s license and insurance to meet agency's requirements.

Westmoreland Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.58 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Waiver for religious or medical reasons can be submitted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greensburg, PA 15601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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