Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator

Housing Authority of Joliet•Joliet, IL

22h•$27 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The FSS Coordinator provides administrative services to HCV clients in accordance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines and the HAJ Administrative plan and daily operational processes. This position is grant funded through HUD and may terminate when funding is no longer available.

Requirements

High School Diploma and five years relevant housing/occupancy specialist, case management or related work in property management/real estate or public housing experience.
Must have an accredited HCV Certification (Specialist of Occupancy or HCV Specialist Certification) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products and a variety of other software applications.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Planning – ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span.
Management – multitask and organize multiple priorities.
Technical skills in record retention protocols.
Commitment to company values.
Knowledge of intermediate mathematical calculations.
Understands rules and regulations of the HCV Program.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Sociology, Psychology, Education, Social Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience coordinating, supervising and/or implementing socio-economic programs; or working with low-income families preferably with case-management experience.
Must have an accredited HCV Certification (Specialist of Occupancy or HCV Specialist Certification) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Submit annual grant application/reports to maintain and or secure funding for the FSS Program and position of Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator.
Develop a strong working relationship with various service provider agencies to ensure smooth referrals and follow-up of FSS clients.
Develop, implement and document an effective process to recruit eligible FSS program participants.
Conducts timely re-certifications for assigned clients either annually or interim as required due to family status changes in accordance with HUD and HAJ policy (re-certifications must be completed a minimum of 30 days prior to effective date).
Develop, coordinate, maintain, and distribute monthly FSS Newsletter.
Develop FSS recruitment materials (brochures, flyers and training modules) to encourage maximum resident population involvement in FSS program.
Develop a detailed Individual Training & Service Plan (ITSP) outlining the specific services and goals to facilitate FSS client self-sufficiency.
Identify, develop, write, implement and administer activities and programs to meet the needs and overcome barriers and service gaps for family self-sufficiency.
Educate and monitor FSS participants of their responsibilities within the FSS program and develop individual goals for families to achieve self-sufficiency.
Plan and coordinate activities for FSS program participants including but not limited to (job training; GED classes; housing counseling and home buyer training).
Coordinate escrow account payments and withdrawals with the Chief Financial Officer for FSS participants.
Develop and maintain comprehensive FSS participant files which document: Initial program application, Participant/family program screening assessment, Childcare, educational, employability, financial, and healthcare assessments, Social issue assessments (psychological and/or mental; substance abuse; parenting classes; domestic violence, etc), Referral agency forms and follow up documentation, Escrow Account Calculations (updated monthly), Individual and family progress reports and notes.
Meet and document with FSS Program participants a minimum of monthly to review goal progress and plan compliance.
Confirm monthly data reflected in PIC and HAJ system(s) are accurate.
Maintain data and report grant metrics (monthly or as required) to maintain grant compliance.
Identify potential FSS funding resources and write a minimum of ten (10) grant applications and successfully secure at least two (2) program funding sources in excess of $50,000 per program to maintain and/or increase availability of FSS Program services.
Attend meetings, make presentations, advocate and network with areas service providers to increase community awareness of HAJ FSS Program and initiatives and encourage collaboration and non-duplication of program services.
Develop and maintain FSS Program participant database to generate data regarding program effectiveness, impact and participant achievement.
Facilitate graduation ceremonies for FSS participants who have successfully completed the program.
Prepare monthly reports as required by HAJ and HUD.
Occasionally required to drive to off-site for meetings with clients and community partners.
Type and mail correspondence as necessary and maintain copies in client files.
Understand principles of records and file management.
Perform other duties as assigned.