HCS is on non-profit agency founded in 1972 to provide training, counseling and technical assistance to homebuyers, homeowners, tenants and the homeless. HCS works to build the capacity of individuals and groups to preserve their homes, seek their highest level of housing independence and support the economic and social development of their neighborhoods. Employing a bottom-up approach to community services, HCS believes that by training and educating clients, they will be better equipped to gain control over their lives. HCS places additional emphasis on removing barriers for groups without adequate access to services, such as language minority, immigrant, disabled, homeless and elderly populations.  

Position Summary: The Community Planning Specialist will support tenants in preserving their housing, building skills, and benefit from enhanced opportunities. The Community Planning Specialist will establish and firm up partnerships with private and public entities in order to create and enhance a series of strategies to prevent the displacement of residents East of the River. This position will work closely with our Tenant Services Specialists as well as community stakeholders to support the redevelopment of affordable housing, prevent displacement and engage individuals and the community in efforts to benefit from new investments.