Resource Coordinator - Housing & Community Services

City of Temple•Temple, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Coordinator, under the general supervision of the Manager, is responsible for improving resident quality of life and preserving housing stock within the City of Temple. This role assists low-to-moderate income and disabled citizens through the Housing Improvement Program and external referrals, primarily via intake and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections. Key responsibilities include implementing neighborhood plans, coordinating local projects, and fostering partnerships with various support agencies to benefit the community.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience to a Bachelor’s Degree in social services, public administration, or social work
Three (3) years of experience in case management, community outreach, volunteer coordination
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience with construction trades or home improvement
InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) Certification or equivalent
Lead Paint Certification

Responsibilities

Identifies and maintains a working knowledge of local and community resources and referral agencies to assist residents, business owners, and property owners to achieve voluntary code compliance and assistance for home repair, housing and local programs
Connects neighbors to community resources including home repair, new construction, medical services, mental health services, crime victim services, employment and training programs, food pantries, public assistance, Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance, childcare, transportation, subsidized housing opportunities and legal assistance
Assists clients with the completion of applications for services
Coordinates collection and compilation of necessary data and information for program reports, evaluation, and key performance indicators
Works with volunteer groups to plan, coordinate and implement a cleanup and yard maintenance events
Facilitates volunteer recruitment and organization through VOMO for community events
Coordinates the Neighborhood Party Trailer reservations and deposits through RecTrac
Provides ongoing coordination for the Good Neighbor Program in assigned districts
Provides ongoing coordination for any Team Up to Clean Up events in assigned districts
Provides support for various Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities and projects
Assists with implementation of the Housing Improvement Program by providing home assessments for properties and assisting clients with applications
Provides support for various Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) funded activities and projects
Assists with the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) by gathering documentation from applicants to meet eligibility requirements
Assists with the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) by completing HQS inspections for participating units
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned