Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Houston Housing Authority•Houston, TX

About The Position

Responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of counseling and referral services to residents of all ages and conditions within the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. Performs a variety of tasks involving planning, implementing and monitoring activities, and documenting and reporting program results. Reports to the Supervisor.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations on the Family Self-Sufficiency program and public housing management, and comprehensive knowledge of Houston Housing Authority policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of social work and resources available through community agencies.
Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
Ability to deal effectively with situations that require tact and diplomacy, yet firmness.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with other employees, residents, and community agencies and other activities that provide services.
Family Self-Sufficiency Certification and Housing Specialist Certification required. Incumbents are required to obtain Family Self-Sufficiency Certification within the first 12 months of employment. In the event an employee fails the initial exam, the employee will have 6 months from the date of failure of the exam to re-take and provide proof of the certification within the first 12 months of employment. The Houston Housing Authority will assume all costs associated with the initial attempt of obtaining the certification. Any re-takes of the exam shall be at the employee’s expense.
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three to four years experience in public housing, counseling or social work, or a combination of education and experience.
Bondable.
Valid Texas driver’s license or obtain such within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Eligibility for coverage under Houston Housing Authority fleet auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Determine the most appropriate public and private agencies to provide services for Family Self-Sufficiency program participants.
Coordinate establishment of the Program Coordinating Committee, governing board for Family Self-Sufficiency program, using various and appropriate agencies.
Process resident Family Self-Sufficiency applications, screen applicants and determine eligibility.
Establish and maintain contact with public and private community agencies that provide services and support to Family Self-Sufficiency program.
Establish procedures for recruitment and selection of Family Self-Sufficiency program participants.
Coordinate the Houston Housing Authority effort to make families self-sufficient with social, community and other public agencies that provide assistance to the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
Organize agenda and participates in meetings that provide residents information on the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
Work with committees and see that activities are performed in a timely manner.
Conduct orientation to inform interested and selected participants about Family Self-Sufficiency program goals and objectives.
Conduct one-on-one interviews with Family Self-Sufficiency participants, prepare contracts, prepare needs assessment, and make referrals.
Assist Family Self-Sufficiency participants in preparing applications and forms for school grants, scholarships, etc.
Locate testing facilities to help Family Self-Sufficiency participants with job placement and career choices.
Coordinate services needed by individual Family Self-Sufficiency participants, provide counseling and monitor family compliance with participation contract.
Perform initial and periodic re-examinations of Family Self-Sufficiency participants and non-participants and make any required rent adjustments.
Works with educational/training entities to coordinate and refine admission requirements and procedures for monitoring Family Self-Sufficiency participants.
Work with the local Employment Commission and other employment programs to expand employment opportunities for Family Self-Sufficiency participants and other Houston Housing Authority residents.
Prepare annual report on results of Family Self-Sufficiency program by individual participants and submit to HUD.
Compile forms, reports, letters, etc., and establish and maintain files on Family Self-Sufficiency participants and non-participants.
Prepare proposals for services needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.