Habitat for Humanity is looking for a motivated and experienced person with expertise in the field of aging to implement a national Aging in Place strategy. This person will be the primary driver of this program taking it from current state to a fully implemented program that ultimately has a broad and comprehensive national scope. The position will be responsible for both setting and implementing the program's strategy. Habitat's Aging in Place strategy believes that all people have the right to age with dignity in their homes and communities. In addition, Habitat is exploring the connection between health and housing for the aging population. Aging in Place is a component of Habitat's Neighborhood Revitalization strategy that acknowledges that housing plays a critical but not the only role in improving the quality of life for individuals. Aging in Place is a holistic approach where Habitat partners with other organizations to meet older adults' priorities.
- Serve as the organization's Subject Matter Expert for Aging in Place for both internal and external relationships
- Develop, continuously refine, and monitor implementation of Habitat’s national strategy for Aging in Place
- Increase the number of affiliates dedicated to an Aging in Place program, providing a combination of housing options and support services to enable older adults to age in place.
- Identify and develop national partners to provided coordinated services to the aging population
- Develop and implement a methodology for measuring the outcomes and impact that Habitat is having on the population that it serves.
- Develop and execute training for Habitat affiliates and HFHI staff
- Manage and refine tools for affiliates engaged in Aging in Place. Including, but not limited to: holistic assessment tools and Partnership and Coalition guide
- In partnership with other HFHI departments: assist in developing a fundraising strategy for Aging in Place, and work closely to support Resource Development fund raising efforts
- Build and support national and local level advocacy efforts for older adults; inculcate Aging in Place in other HFHI departments; develop and promote standards for repairs and modifications for older adults;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Knowledge of the field of aging, including national trends as well as other key agencies, actors and experts
- Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops and making public presentations
- Demonstrated skill in raising funds and managing donors
- Experience creating reports and working with data
- Experience in creation and management of complex projects and budgets
- Experience with program evaluation and monitoring
- Self-starter able to work with minimal direction
- Experience managing cross-functional teams
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and track record of meeting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as an aptitude in working with virtual teams
- Project management of grants and programs
Preferred:
- Experience with outcome evaluation
- At least 7 years’ experience managing a national Aging in Place program