Resident Engagement & Community Impact Lead

Ahc-Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities) is seeking a Resident Engagement Specialist to foster trusted relationships with residents and community stakeholders, promoting empowerment and engagement.

You will lead programs across Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, and Community Engagement, organizing workshops and coordinating social services to help residents access housing assistance, financial literacy, healthcare, and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a relevant discipline; MSW preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience.
• Cross-cultural competency and trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect residents with community resources.
• Coordinate and implement social, community-building, health, and educational services and programs.
• Provide holistic and trauma-informed case management services.
• Focus on eviction prevention and housing stability.
• Identify resident needs and strengths, prioritizing workshops and programs accordingly.
• Maintain positive communication with residents.
• Build partnerships with local Department of Human Services and community partners.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers.
• Use software systems to track participant numbers and performance outcome measures.

Skills

Cross-cultural competency

Trauma-informed practices

Organizational skills

Communication

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant discipline

MSW preferred

Job description

AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities) is seeking a Resident Engagement Specialist to foster trusted relationships with residents and community stakeholders, promoting empowerment and engagement.

You will lead programs across Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, and Community Engagement, organizing workshops and coordinating social services to help residents access housing assistance, financial literacy, healthcare, and workforce development.