Work for HDA

Build a career that strengthens our community in Eastern Kentucky.

At the Housing Development Alliance (HDA), our work goes beyond housing – we help create stability, opportunity, and long-term impact across four counties in Appalachian Eastern Kentucky. If you’re looking for meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, we invite you to explore career opportunities with our team.

Why Work at HDA

HDA is a nonprofit affordable housing developer based in Hazard, Kentucky, serving the counties of Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Perry. With more than 30 years of experience, we are one of the region’s most established and respected housing organizations – and one of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developers in the state.

Our work includes:

Affordable homeownership and housing counseling
Critical home repair and rehabilitation
Development and management of affordable rental housing
Workforce training and on-the-job employment opportunities
Long-term disaster recovery housing following the July 2022 & February 2025 floods

As our organization continues to grow, so does our need for skilled, committed professionals who want their work to make a tangible difference.

What We Offer

HDA provides living-wage jobs with full benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Women, minorities, Section 3 (low- and very low-income) residents, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Current Job Openings

Posted 5/1/2026

Housing Counselor (Specialist I)

Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) is hiring a Housing Counselor (Specialist I) to support families in our Homeownership Program as they work toward homebuyer readiness. This is a highly client-focused role centered on scheduling and leading calls and in-person meetings, collecting and reviewing documentation, and providing ongoing coaching to help applicants meet key milestones in the financing and credit review phases.

This position is in-person in Hazard, KY and is a great fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by helping families navigate complex systems with clear, client-centered guidance.

This position is a great fit for someone who is:

-Client-focused and comfortable communicating by phone and in person
-Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and compliance habits
-Comfortable working with spreadsheets and maintaining organized digital/physical files
-Able to explain credit/financial concepts in plain language and coach applicants toward readiness milestones
-Interested in affordable homeownership and helping low- and moderate-income households navigate the path to a safe, stable home

Pay: $16/hour starting, with excellent benefits and growth potential.

If you’re looking for meaningful, mission-driven work that helps families move from “hopeful” to homebuyer-ready, we’d love to hear from you!

Full Job Description

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

A resume
A cover letter
Three professional references

Submit materials via email:

Interested in AmeriCorps positions or internships? Check back seasonally for opportunities.

3 Paid Summer Internships Available!

Apply by May 8, 2026!

Click here for more information and for a link to our online application form.

Questions or Need Assistance?

If you have questions about a position or the application process, please contact us:

Email: info@hdahome.org
Phone: 606-436-0497

1. Is there a cost for home repairs?
Yes – but repairs are made affordable. Most homeowners receive a combination of grants and low-interest loans based on income, household size, and the type of repair needed. We will explain all costs before any work begins.

2. Do I have to own my home to qualify?
Yes. The home must be owner-occupied, meaning you own the home and live in it. We are not able to repair homes you plan to move into or homes owned by someone else.

3. What kinds of repairs can you help with?
We focus on critical health and safety repairs, accessibility improvements, and major home rehabilitations. This can include roofs, floors, plumbing, electrical issues, ramps, HVAC (through a subcontractor), and more. Cosmetic repairs are generally not eligible.

4. How long will it take to hear back after I get started?
Due to high demand – especially following recent flood disasters – response and wait times are longer than usual. After you submit the Get Started form, our staff will contact you when your request reaches the next step. We appreciate your patience.

5. Why are there two forms?
We use two forms to make the process easier and more efficient for homeowners. The Get Started form is a short first step that lets us understand your situation and determine which repair programs may be a good fit. After reviewing that information, an HDA staff member will contact you to talk through next steps. The Home Repair Intake form is the full application and collects detailed information needed to determine eligibility and funding options. Most people begin with Get Started – our team will help you from there.

6. Does flooding affect my eligibility?
We assist homeowners who were affected or impacted by flooding, whether repairs are flood-related or not. Flood-related needs may qualify for specific funding sources, but all requests are reviewed individually.