Bucks County Opportunity Council is seeking a Housing Planning Coach to provide competent, compassionate coaching to clients experiencing a housing crisis so that they resolve their housing crisis and prevent homelessness. The Housing Planning Coach is a team-oriented role that works collaboratively with Bucks County Housing Link staff.

This is a Full-Time position based out of Bristol, PA. Join Bucks County Opportunity Council to make a difference in people’s lives, collaborate with a passionate team, and enjoy a generous benefits package.

Job Duties:

• Maintain a housing first perspective with a sense of urgency.
• Assist clients in creating and working to meet goals to ensure housing stability.
• Provide training to clients on how to identify appropriate housing opportunities.
• Engage with and recruit landlords willing to work with individuals/families who are at risk of homelessness.

• Assist clients in stabilizing their housing crises through mediation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Administer financial assistance and/or provide referrals to appropriate community services.

• Receive referrals and ensure that clients experiencing a housing crisis receive quality, compassionate services.
• Empower clients to weigh and consider options, advocate for their own needs, and act on their own behalf.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely case records, including HMIS data entry.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and Bucks County Housing Link staff to review client progress as well as to report on client outcomes.
• Maintain positive working relationships with non-profit partners, social service agencies, funders, and local government offices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college/university; or one to two years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficiency – intermediate in HMIS, Microsoft Office and database experience.
• Exceptional flexibility, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Home Energy Inspector

Bucks County Opportunity Council is seeking a Home Energy Inspector to perform services throughout Bucks County. The Home Energy Inspector will assess homes for potential weatherization services and emergency heating services through an inspection of the home and mechanical systems.

Are you mechanically-oriented and organized? Do you have experience in construction, electrical work, HVAC, engineering, energy, BPI or home inspections? If so, apply today and BCOC will train you in a valuable career that helps others. Be a part of a fabulous team at Bucks County Opportunity Council – rated among the top organizations for work culture and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Provide energy conservation education.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to use blower door diagnostic equipment and modeling software to produce an energy report.
• Develop a prioritized scope of work. Prepare clear and accurate work orders for subcontractors to perform.
• Schedule does include occasional evenings and weekend hours.

Requirements:

• Mechanical/construction/building knowledge preferred. HVAC experience recommended.
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces.
• Willing to train the right candidate for required certifications. BPI Energy Auditor certification, or PA WAP Auditor certification.
• Two-year college/ technical school, or proven experience.
• Valid PA driver’s license. Travel throughout county in agency provided vehicle.

Salary:

• $40,000 – $50,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Full time, 35 hours per week with benefits.
• Location- throughout Bucks County; home office in Doylestown, PA.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid drivers license and auto insurance?

Experience:

• Building/construction/energy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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