Established in 1980, the Housing Association Information Program (HAIP) is a housing counseling and referral subsidiary of HADV. Since its inception, HAIP has assisted over 15,000 families to obtain or retain decent, safe, affordable housing. Designated by the City of Philadelphia's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) as one of two "super" counseling agencies, the Housing Association Information Program provides a complete range of comprehensive housing counseling and referral services to low, moderate and middle income Philadelphia residents at no charge. Services rendered include:

The Housing Association Information Program provides counseling for the following local housing development initiatives: Cecil B. Moore Townhouses, West Poplar Nehemiah Townhouses, and the Townhouses of West Oakdale Street.

 

·         The Cecil B. Moore Townhouses will consist of 296 new and fully rehabilitated townhouses located on the 1500-1700 blocks of N. 18th Street and the 1700 block of Oxford Street in North Philadelphia. These units are affordably priced from $41,000 to $46,000.

·         The West Poplar Nehemiah Townhouses will consist of approximately 184 units of new construction located in Eastern North Philadelphia. These units will be twin townhouses affordably priced at $57,000.

·         The Townhouses of West Oakdale Street will consist of 10 fully rehabilitated unit6s located in Western North Philadelphia. These units will be affordably priced from $39,000.

 

The Housing Association Information Program in 1997 was designated as a "Neighborhood Energy Center". HAIP is poised to provide emergency utility grants to prevent termination of utility services to families in need. Special loan and grant programs are also available to residents facing eviction or foreclosure.

 

The Housing Association Information Program is certified by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide services to all interested parties. All services are available in English and Spanish. To find out more about HAIP, please call 215/978-0224.

 

Nuestros servicios se proveen en Español. Para mas informacion, llame HAIP al: 215/978-0224.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

 

                       The Housing Association of Delaware Valley (HADV), the nation’s oldest housing advocacy organization, is now accepting applications for a full-time Housing Counselor as well as a full-time Senior Housing Counselor.  The Housing Association benefit package includes full medical and dental benefits.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Please send your resume to info@hadv.org  Attention:  Khalil Walker, Director of Counseling.

 

Position Title:                            Counselor I             

Immediate Supervisor:              Program Coordinator

Salary Range:                          $25,000 -  $28,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

v     Familiarity with modern counseling techniques

v     Ability to relate to various public and private housing offices in the city

v     Bachelors degree in housing or related field or (2) two years work experience in counseling on housing matters

v     Background in public and private mortgage market

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

v     Counseling clients on housing problems

v     Conduct case management activities in a proficient and timely manner

v     Participate in speaking responsibilities to community groups

v     Report to Coordinator/Counselor II

 

 

 

Position Title:                            Counselor II    

Immediate Supervisor:              Program Coordinator

Salary Range:                           $29,000 -  $35,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

v     Familiarity with modern counseling techniques

v     Ability to perform supervisory functions of the program, accept requisite responsibilities

v     Ability to relate to various public and private housing offices in the city

v     Bachelors degree in housing or related field or (3) three years work experience in counseling on housing matters

v     Background in public and private mortgage market

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

v     Assist Program Coordinator in day to day supervision of counselors

v     Assist Program Coordinator with case management responsibilities

v     Counseling clients on housing problems

v     Public speaking responsibilities to community groups

v     Report to the Program Coordinator

 

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Housing Association Information Program (HAIP)

658 North Watts Street

Philadelphia, PA  19123

 

Position Title:                            Bookkeeper:

Immediate Supervisor:  Agency's controller. 

 

Duties include: preparing monthly financial reports; data entry; monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow using accounting software; preparing financial reports for local, state and federal contracts; phoning in and entering payroll into computer software; processing invoices; and other related duties.  Must have excellent bookkeeping and accounting skills.  Experience conducting bookkeeping for a nonprofit corporation is a plus; a thorough knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office is required.  Associate's degree in business or public administration or equivalent experience.  Competitive salary and excellent benefits provided. 

 

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Anthony Lewis, Managing Director

Housing Association of Delaware Valley

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 601

Philadelphia, PA  19102

fax:  (215) 790-9132

email:  info@hadv.org