Neighborhood & Housing Programs Coordinator

City-of-Yuma,-A; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Yuma is seeking a Neighborhood Services Specialist to oversee housing and neighborhood services programs under the Neighborhood & Economic Development Division. The role involves coordinating HUD, HOME, and CDBG programs, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance to participants and providers.

The ideal candidate will administer grant funds, monitor activities for compliance, and work with community organizations to facilitate application processes and achieve program

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business or Public Administration, plus two years of experience administering CDBG, HOME, federal grant programs, and working with community organizations.
• Knowledge of HUD, HOME, and CDBG program rules, performance standards, and procedures.
• Familiarity with IDIS and Consolidated Plan processes; grant-funded project management accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates HUD, HOME, and CDBG housing and neighborhood services programs and distributes grant funds.
• Oversees grant-funded services by outside agencies; reviews payment requests for accuracy and alignment with budgets.
• Monitors program compliance with federal regulations, contracts, and division standards; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Skills

Grant management

Public administration

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

City of Yuma is seeking a Neighborhood Services Specialist to oversee housing and neighborhood services programs under the Neighborhood & Economic Development Division. The role involves coordinating HUD, HOME, and CDBG programs, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance to participants and providers.

The ideal candidate will administer grant funds, monitor activities for compliance, and work with community organizations to facilitate application processes and achieve program