Summary

Careers in senior affordable low-income housing in Colorado offer a meaningful way to support older adults while working in a growing and essential sector.

Careers with Older Adult Affordable Housing Options

Careers in senior affordable low-income housing in Colorado offer a meaningful way to support older adults while working in a growing and essential sector. Here’s a guide to the most common career paths, the types of organizations that hire, and how to get started:

🧓 Top Careers in Senior Affordable Housing

1. Property Manager / Housing Manager

• Role: Oversee day-to-day operations, manage budgets, supervise maintenance, ensure HUD or LIHTC compliance.
• Skills: Budgeting, resident relations, fair housing knowledge, leadership.
• Certifications: CAM (Certified Apartment Manager), COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist).

2. Resident Services Coordinator (RSC)

• Role: Connect residents to services like healthcare, food programs, transportation, and social engagement.
• Skills: Case management, elder care knowledge, communication, social work background.
• Education: Often requires a background in social work, human services, or gerontology.

3. Maintenance Technician

• Role: Perform repairs, maintain building systems, respond to emergencies.
• Skills: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, basic carpentry.
• Certifications: EPA Certification, OSHA safety training.

4. Leasing Consultant / Housing Specialist

• Role: Help prospective residents through the application and leasing process, ensure compliance with income limits.
• Skills: Customer service, paperwork management, knowledge of affordable housing rules.
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with HUD, Section 202, LIHTC properties.

5. Compliance Specialist

• Role: Ensure properties adhere to federal/state housing rules, complete regular audits and reporting.
• Skills: Attention to detail, knowledge of affordable housing regulations.
• Certifications: TCS (Tax Credit Specialist), HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional).

6. Community Administrator or Executive Director (Nonprofit Settings)

• Role: Oversee strategic and operational management of the community or organization.
• Skills: Leadership, nonprofit administration, fundraising, policy knowledge.
• Education: Often requires a degree in public administration, social work, or gerontology.

🏢 Who’s Hiring in Colorado?

Nonprofit Providers:

• Senior Housing Options
• Mercy Housing
• Archdiocesan Housing
• Boulder Housing Partners
• VOA Colorado (Volunteers of America)

Housing Authorities:

• Denver Housing Authority
• Aurora Housing Authority
• Boulder Housing Authority

For-Profit or Mixed-Model Companies:

• Greccio Housing (Colorado Springs)
• Gorman & Company
• Dominium
• CHFA (Colorado Housing and Finance Authority) – For policy, finance, and development careers

🎓 How to Get Started

Education & Certifications:

• Degrees helpful: Social Work, Gerontology, Nonprofit Management, Property Management, Public Administration.
• Certifications: HUD training, Fair Housing certifications, LIHTC training.

Training Programs:

• NeighborWorks America
• NAHMA (National Affordable Housing Management Association)
• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) – Often offers affordable housing training and networking.

💡 Career Tips

• Volunteer first with a senior housing nonprofit to build experience.
• Stay informed about housing policies and senior care trends.
• Network at events like LeadingAge Colorado, CHFA conferences, Senior Blue Book Events or Denver Senior Coalitions

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