Local Housing Company / Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive network of education, training, mental health, substance abuse, economic development and other supportive services for FSS Participants.
• Work with and support FSS participants in their efforts to secure employment, training and education by defining goals that are clear, measurable, and have a time frame.
• Have regular contact with clients to include in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Complete well organized case files that accurately reflect services provided as needed.
• Complete paperwork, monthly reports, and case notes accurately and on a timely basis.
• Attend and actively participate in case staffing and agency meetings, weekly and as requested.
• Follow up on all referrals to ensure that adequate, appropriate services are being provided.
• Collect program data to track resident progress on a monthly basis.
• Actively recruit for FSS programs on an as needed basis to assure all program slots are filled.
• Pro-actively develop and promote self-reliance activities for families including but not limited to financial counseling, homeownerships and GED programs.
• Research similar programs and conduct literature reviews on a regular basis to ensure programs are run effectively and efficiently.
• Coordinate support services (I.e. mental health, day care, transportation, substance abuse, etc.) with appropriate community agencies.
• Evaluate needs and gaps in services and work to identify solutions.
• Support resident service co-workers and work as a team to accomplish agency, department and program goals.
• Accurately maintain escrow accounts, including monthly reconciliation with accounting and housing management, monthly reports, and annual notification to tenants.
• Complete all paperwork including but not limited to monthly reports, grant appeal and reports, data collection and other s as needed.
• Some evenings & weekends may be required
• Solve complex issues and diffuse difficult situations
• Approach problems proactively with solution focus
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish working relationships with residents, co-workers and other professionals. Work effectively with people from a variety of social, economic and racial backgrounds.
• Department files are appropriately maintained
• Work independently in multiple site settings

• Clean background
• Clean drug screen
• Must have valid Texas driver's license
• Bachelor degree in education, social work or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years experience full-time paid related experience
• Computer literate.