FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY COORDINATOR, Housing

Summary

Determine continued eligibility and assistance to clients receiving Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher subsidy and maintain and manage an assigned caseload. Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, statutory requirements, policies and procedures, and the performance rating system. Implement the Family Self-Sufficiency in accordance with the FSS Action Plan to participants by planning, developing and coordinating services. Provide social services and support to assisted families, removing barriers and helping them achieve economic independence. Establish partnerships with community service providers that offer supportive services and resources to economically disadvantaged families.

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Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays

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To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. Proof of educational attainment is required during onboarding.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program orientations and develops recruitment materials
• Recruits assisted families for participation in the FSS program and facilitates the selection process
• Maintains complete and accurate participants records, escrow accounts and participant files
• Administers academic and career assessments as outlined in the FSS Action Plan
• Provides intensive case management and regularly updates service plan
• Documents and tracks all program services and participant progress in the FSS software
• Plans, schedules and/or facilitates workshops, job search activities, and other services as outlined in the FSS Action Plan. Develops workshop curricula and materials and secures workshop speakers
• Conducts HCV Section 8 recertification examinations and manages an assigned caseload
• Prepares program and performance reports and all FSS-related correspondence
• Calculates FSS escrow amounts based on the subsidy calculations/data, enters monthly escrow deposits including monthly interest as determined by the Auditor's office, into housing software
• Coordinates services and resources with community service providers and assists participants in securing community resources
• Audits participant files and FSS escrow balances for accuracy prior to payout
• Solicits program incentive awards from area businesses
• Monitors program participation and takes timely appropriate action for non-participation
• Maintains up-to-date participant records and case notes in the case management software system
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
• Two (2) full-time years of work experience in Housing.
• Minimum of two (2) full-time years of work experience in the administration of social service-related programs, case management, counseling and resource management.
• Valid driver's license required
  
  

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
  
  

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, or a related field AND Two (2) years of experience in Housing AND Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the administration of social service-related programs,case management, counseling and resource management

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• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's licence?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question