About the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with the vision of advancing the social determinants of health through healthy housing. GHHI delivers improved health, economic, and social outcomes by supporting housing, environmental health, and energy efficiency services for families in communities nationwide, while also conducting direct services in Maryland. GHHI’s delivery model is based on its data-driven philosophy that public and private social investments are optimized and social program outcomes are maximized when the energy, health, and safety needs of an occupied home are addressed comprehensively, efficiently, and simultaneously.
Vision Statement:
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Through Healthy Housing.
Mission Statement:
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative is dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health through the creation of healthy, safe and energy efficient homes. By delivering a standard of excellence in its work, GHHI aims to eradicate the negative health impacts of unhealthy housing for children, seniors, and families to ensure better health, economic and social outcomes for low-income communities.
Our Model:
GHHI effectively integrates funding from private and public sources to deliver results for low-income residents.
GHHI Delivers:
- Government innovation in service delivery and cost savings
- Measurable improvements in health, economic and social outcomes for children and families
- Development of community-based green jobs and social enterprise
- Healthy, safe, stable, and affordable homes
- Increased family economic security including wealth retention and reduced family displacement.
Environmental Assessor
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative seeks an Environmental Assessor I professional to perform environmental assessments, housing inspections, and energy audits of residential homes primarily in the Baltimore region as well assisting with quality assurance/quality control assessments for other GHHI project sites. This key position aims to help the organization reduce energy loss and home-based environmental health hazards in the homes of clients by conducting housing assessments and housing intervention services. The goal of GHHI is to utilize a single stream housing assessment and intervention model to create safe homes for children, families and older adults that are free of lead hazards, asthma triggers, and safety hazards, and that are weatherized and energy efficient. Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of families and seniors! Click here for more information and to apply.
Community Engagement and Education Coordinator
We are currently seeking a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator for our Baltimore, Maryland office. The Coordinator will play an integral role in the Maryland Programs Department team by providing outreach, community engagement and partnership development for programs that serve communities including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George’s County and across the State of Maryland. The Coordinator will build relationships with community organizations and key stakeholders and solicit support from GHHI’s Communications Department and members of Maryland Programs to help lead Outreach and Education to unprecedented levels of impact and effectiveness for families and seniors in Maryland. Click here for more information and to apply.