JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Houston Housing Authority

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1 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Houston Housing Authority DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS TO REQUEST PRIORITY CONSIDERATION IS FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS FROM DATE OF POSTING POSITION TITLE: DEPARTMENT: SALARY: Family Self-Sufficiency Homeownership Coordinator Housing Choice Voucher Program Negotiable DATE POSTED: 04/03/2014 CLOSING DATE: FLSA CLASS: Open Until Filled Exempt POSTING FSSHCHCVP GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of counseling and referral services to residents of all ages and conditions within the Houston Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Homeownership programs. Performs a variety of tasks involving planning, implementing and monitoring client base activities, and documenting and reporting program results. Reports to the Team Leader. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Determine the most appropriate public and private agencies to provide services for Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership program participants. Maintain active communication with the Program Coordinating Committee, governing board for Family Self-Sufficiency program. Maintain contact with and develop relationships with lenders, realtors, counseling agencies to foster program participation. Process resident Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership applications, screen applicants and determine eligibility. Establish and maintain contact with public and private community agencies that provide services and support to Family Self-Sufficiency program. Establish procedures for recruitment and selection of Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership program participants. ONLY THOSE PERSONS WHO APPLY IN WRITING WILL BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES CAN ONLY BE PROCESSED FOR POSITIONS THAT ARE ANNOUNCED AS VACANT. P.O. BOX 2971 HOUSTON, TEXAS TEL: (713) FAX: (713) MWBE/EOE

2 Page 2 of 5 Coordinate the Houston Housing Authority effort to make families self-sufficient with social, community and other public agencies that provide assistance to the Family Self-Sufficiency program. Organize agenda and participates in meetings that provide residents information on the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership program. Work with committees and see that activities are performed in a timely manner. Conduct pre-orientation to inform interested and selected participants about Family Self-Sufficiency program goals and objectives. Conduct one-on-one interviews with Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership participants, prepare contracts, prepare needs assessment, and make referrals. Assist Family Self-Sufficiency participants in preparing applications and forms for school grants, scholarships, etc. Locate testing facilities to help Family Self-Sufficiency participants with job placement and career choices. Coordinate services needed by individual Family Self-Sufficiency participants, provide counseling and monitor family compliance with participation contract. Perform initial and periodic re-examinations of Family Self-Sufficiency participants and non-participants and make any required rent adjustments. Works with educational/training entities to coordinate and refine admission requirements and procedures for monitoring Family Self-Sufficiency participants. Work with the local Employment Commission and other employment programs to expand employment opportunities for Family Self-Sufficiency participants and other Houston Housing Authority residents. Coordinates and administer the counseling functions of the HHA Section 8 Home Ownership Program. Provides pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling services to program participants. Prepare home ownership action plan for each potential home owner. Prepare annual report on results of Family Self-Sufficiency program by individual participants and submit to HUD. Compile forms, reports, letters, etc., and establish and maintain files on Family Self-Sufficiency participants and non-participants. Prepare proposals for services needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations on the Family Self-Sufficiency program, Home Ownership program, and comprehensive knowledge of Houston Housing Authority policies and procedures. Knowledge of Real Estate laws and procedures, lending guidelines and financial tools. Knowledge of social work and resources available through community agencies. Skilled in working independently under considerable pressure without close supervision while maintaining effective and accurate performance.

3 Page 3 of 5 Ability to organize, monitor and prioritize the schedule of events to ensure participants of the FSS and or Home Ownership program goals are met. Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, concise and convincing manner. Ability to deal effectively with situations that require tact and diplomacy, yet firmness. Ability to provide motivating factors to clients through individual or group counseling. Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with other employees, residents, community agencies and other agencies that provide services. Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK Work performed by the employee ranges from the relatively routine to the unusual. The employee identifies work that needs to be done, prioritizes, coordinates efforts and performs the tasks. Occasionally, the employee must make decisions regarding unusual or sensitive situations and must develop new solutions. The employee's work affects other employees and residents throughout the housing developments and Housing Choice Voucher Program. Performing work tasks effectively, efficiently and with compassion enhances relationships between residents and the Houston Housing Authority, improve residents status, and provides long-term benefits in management of the Houston Housing Authority housing, and results in the self-sufficiency of participating residents. GUIDELINES The employee follows regulations and guidelines issued by HUD regarding the Family Self-Sufficiency program, community services, resident services, and resident participation and applicable Houston Housing Authority policies and procedures. Frequently the employee acts independently in making decisions about the best course of action. Situations where there are no guidelines, the employee may adapt existing guidelines, develop new guidelines, make a decision based on the circumstances, or seek guidance from the supervisor. When new guidelines are required, the employee develops them in consultation with the Team Leader. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The employee has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee receives assignments and instructions from the Team Leader.

4 Page 4 of 5 The employee initiates and performs routine activities without supervisory direction. Problems or situations that arise and are not covered by instructions are either dealt with independently, or in consultation with the supervisor. The employee's work is reviewed regularly for adherence to Houston Housing Authority policies and procedures and the attainment of objectives. PERSONAL CONTACTS The employee's contacts are primarily with residents and other agencies that provide assistance to the Family Self-Sufficiency program. The purpose of such contacts is to bring community services and tenant services to Houston Housing Authority residents, foster resident pride and participation, and provide various kinds of support and assistance for individual families. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee's work is primarily in-office, but also involves visits to housing developments, residents' homes, the offices of other agencies, community centers and meeting halls. The employee may drive lightweight vehicles, and may be required to push, pull and/or lift objects weighing up to and more than twenty-five (25) pounds, such as boxes of canned food, tables, or a resident who must be helped into and out of a vehicle. The employee may be required to work unusual hours in excess of forty (40) hours a week, if necessary, as required by FSS program activities. The employee may be exposed to weather extremes and to the usual hazards associated with housing developments. The employee must be willing and able to travel 15-25% of the time and have dependable transportation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university required. Four (4) years experience in public housing, counseling or social work, or a combination of education and experience. Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cantonese) preferred. Family Self-Sufficiency Certification required. Incumbents are required to obtain Family Self-Sufficiency Certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment. In the event an employee fails the initial exam, the employee will have six (6) months from the date of failure of the exam to re-take and provide proof of the certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment. The Houston Housing Authority will assume all costs associated with the initial attempt of obtaining the certification. Any re-takes of the exam shall be at the employee s expense.

5 Page 5 of 5 Bondable. Valid Texas driver s license or obtain such within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Eligibility for coverage under Houston Housing Authority fleet auto insurance. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. SELECTION PROCESS Interested applicants must complete a standard application form. Applications and resumes may be submitted via to hrtemp@housingforhouston.com or via fax Only qualified applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of evaluation of applications and/or resumes. All applicants are encouraged to submit complete and detailed information to ensure proper evaluation. A Fair Housing and Equal Employment Opportunity Agency For assistance: Individuals with disabilities may contact the 504/ADA Administrator at , TTY or 504ADA@housingforhouston.com