Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Biloxi Housing Authority•Biloxi, MS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA”) is seeking a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator to join our team! The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the delivery of services and implementation of strategies to improve resident quality of life and self-sufficiency. Included in this responsibility, is the coordination of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for providing clerical and receptionist support for the Authority. The incumbent works with the HCV Program Manager to ensure that all services are compliant with relevant HUD regulations. This position may be contingent upon funding. All activities must support the Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, social science, or related field and at least three (3) years of related experience as a caseworker or counselor.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the Housing Authority, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the Resident Services function of the Authority, developing and implementing methods to assess the economic, educational, and social needs of BHA residents and works to address resident needs in program offerings.
Develop and maintain a Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting as required by HUD.
Assists the Director of Housing Operations with developing and implementing resident services programs and initiatives through establishment of long-range program goals; assists in implementing strategic initiatives that provide a broad range of human services.
Prepares grant applications for resources to fund ongoing and future resident initiative activities, including FSS; monitors the expenditures of funds and collects data for grant reporting requirements.
Assists Community Managers in conducting Resident Council meetings at each development to encourage FSS program participation.
Works closely with Community Managers and HCV Case Managers in identifying and addressing the needs of residents participating in the FSS program.
Conducts orientation meetings to inform interested and selected participants about the FSS program.
Recruits FSS participants from the roster of current participants of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Conducts one-on-one initial assessment interviews with potential FSS participants, prepares contracts and needs assessments, and makes referrals.
Assists FSS participants in preparing applications and forms for school grants, scholarships, employment, etc.
Locates testing facilities to help FSS participants in choosing a career field and in job placement.
Networks and forms relationships with other housing authority professionals and service providers in order to keep abreast of services and assistance available to residents; ensures that Authority staff and residents are made aware of available services and assistance options.
Collects, analyzes, and reports data on BHA resident programs and initiatives.
Ensures that program files and filing systems are current, accurate, neat and secured at all times.
Assists with the completion of special assignments and projects; performs research and provides supportive materials as needed for special projects.
Drafts correspondence, technical reports, and status reports; ensures documents are consistently formatted and grammatically correct.
Maintains positive resident communications and relations.
Other related duties as assigned.