The largest housing authority in the State of New Mexico is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys making a difference, being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in our fast-paced office.

COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Compensation: $45,827.00 - $56,361.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing Date/Time: This position is considered open until filled

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Community Services Specialist is responsible for supporting low-income families and individuals to make progress towards being economically and housing self-sufficient, working with a team including program managers and staff. Key duties include working with individuals to assess their needs, develop Individual Training and Service Plans to address identified needs, and connect with all applicable and available community services and resources. This position will be responsible for implementing service delivery components in compliance with all applicable regulations and best practices managing and maintaining Program participant files, tracking and reporting Program participant progress, and tracking and reporting Program outputs and outcomes in compliance with HUD and all other relevant regulations and standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Associate's degree in Social Services, Social Science, Liberal Arts, Business, or closely related field
• Three (3) years of experience in housing, government program administration, human services, customer service, case management, service coordination, or other supportive services programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a social science field
• Service coordination experience
• Special education and/or adult education background
• Training experience

Substitution:

• In lieu of an Associate's degree, five (5) years of experience in housing, government program administration, human services, customer service, case management, service coordination, or other supportive services programs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and federal documents. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, co-workers, residents, and city/county agencies.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Driving and reliable transportation are requirements of this position.

We offer competitive compensation and very attractive fringe benefits including medical (including gym membership), dental, vision, 10 paid holidays, paid leave, PERA pension, free basic life insurance, volunteer life, paid STD and LTD, 457 and an employee assistance program.

AHA strives to maintain a drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, AHA adheres to the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and, accordingly, AHA conducts pre-employment drug screening as well as drug testing of employees in cases of reasonable suspicion.

***RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION***

Successful candidates are required to pass a nationwide background check and a drug screen before on-boarding.