EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MERCER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Mercer County Housing Authority is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Building Inspector / Modernization Coordinator.  Click here to view the detailed position description.

To apply, submit resume via email to:  Holly Nogay, Executive Director, h.campbell@mchousing.net.

Mercer County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – WESTMORELAND COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Westmoreland County Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time accountant at its main office in Greensburg.  The position would be under the direction of the comptroller to perform technical and complex housing authority accounting duties, maintain an accounting system, review fiscal records, prepare financial report statements and analysis, and do other related work as required.

Click here to view the detailed position description.

To apply, please mail your resume to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, Attn: Linda Metz, 167 South Greengate Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 or email to lindam@wchaonline.com.

Westmoreland County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – JOHNSTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Johnstown Housing Authority is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator.  Click here to view the detailed position description.

To apply, submit resume to:  Angela Leventry, Administrative Office, Johnstown Housing Authority, P.O. Box 419, Johnstown, PA  15907 or via email to aleventry@jhaonline.org.

OR apply at https://www.indeed.com/job/service-coordinator-a5283eb15fe034e3.

Johnstown Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s CyberBus Rolls Its Way to Arizona

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) and The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation are making the cross country trek from Pittsburgh to Arizona to promote digital literacy while demonstrating their newest innovation in Digital Literacy Programming – the WOW CyberBus – during the week leading up to Super Bowl LVII.

 

During their week in Arizona the HACP team will be working with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Housing Department to promote digital literacy innovations during site visits at several Pascua Yaqui Tribe locations. HACP will promote best practices in digital learning and STEM education as well as promoting opportunities for low-income communities to gain access to free broadband internet.

The WOW CyberBus is a mobile classroom equipped with computers and internet access that offers remote instruction in STEM education, computer science, financial literacy, and business development for students and parents in HACP communities. HACP, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis’ foundation (The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation), the STEM Coding Lab and CNX Foundation proudly rolled out the WOW (WIFI on Wheels) CyberBus to HACP communities in early November 2022.

“I knew we had to do something more impactful, and the CyberBus is the next bus stop on that journey to create an equal opportunity for all,” says Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis. “My partners and I are thrilled to be able to introduce our CyberBus and programming to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Housing Department during Super Bowl week.”

The CyberBus will be rolling in for site visits with our partner agency at the following dates and times:

·        Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – Pascua Yaqui Tribe Administration Building, 9405 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283

·        Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – Town of Guadalupe Library, 9241 S Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283

“HACP made a steadfast commitment to bridge the digital divide in our community and has made great advancements toward this goal in recent years,” said HACP Executive Director Caster D. Binion. “We are very proud to now take our act on the road to showcase best practices in digital learning and to raise awareness of the ongoing struggle to bring low-income populations – both rural and urban – online and equipped to succeed in the digital age.”

Participants at the event will be offered a tour of the CyberBus and an introduction to the Housing Authority’s Digital Literacy curriculum & Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) learning mechanisms.

Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to begin their journey with digital learning, including: Samsung Galaxy Tablets and Free Internet Access (via the Affordable Connectivity Program).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

·        Michelle Sandidge, Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, 412-812-5545, michelle.sandidge@hacp.org 

·        Oraya Rodriguez, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Housing Department, 480-755-2510, Oraya.Rodriguez@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov

·        Bethany Vietmeier, Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation, 412-720-5195, Bethv@thebusstopsherefoundation.org

PA Utility Law Project Provides Info Prior to End of Winter Termination Moratorium

It’s February, which means we are approaching the end of the winter termination moratorium, and utilities will begin sending shutoff notices to families who are at risk of service termination. Although the termination moratorium for electricity, gas, and heat-related water services currently remains in place for income-eligible families who are behind on their bills, the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) urges families that receive shutoff notices to take steps to remain connected to vital utility services well before the termination moratorium ends on March 31, 2023

 

PULP has put together a number of infographics, flyers, and resources to help provide critical utility affordability information to individuals and families across the Commonwealth. PULP also intends to host a training related to the end of the winter termination moratorium and will be sending out details soon. Please share this information widely and encourage your communities to enroll in the available utility-run programming and apply for grant assistance now.

Additionally, here are a few federal COVID-response programs available with open application periods:

·        Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – (currently scheduled to close April 28, 2023)

·        Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have, or for assistance with resolving a client’s utility issue! You can contact the PULP team at pulp@pautilitylawproject.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – PHILADEPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY – EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Vice-President of Planning & Development.  Click here to view the detailed position description.

To apply, submit resume to:  kimberly.woods@pha.phila.gov

OR through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs.