Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator

Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Boise City Housing Authority Boise, ID Job Details Full-time From $63,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Professional ethics Care planning in social services Client management Working with families Client advocacy in social work Social work care coordination Working with individuals from underserved communities Referral coordination

Full Job Description Job Title:

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

Coordinator Organization:

Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities (BCACHA)

Type:

Full-Time, 10-hour shifts from Monday -

Thursday Location:

1001 S. Orchard St., Boise, Idaho 83705

Closing Date:

Open until filled The Boise City & Ada County Housing Authorities has an opening for a full time Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator. This is a grant-funded position. The primary function of the position includes maintaining a caseload of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants (Section 8) and providing them with ongoing support to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency through needs assessments, goal setting, and coordination of services.

Duties:

Conduct needs assessments to develop Individualized Training and Services Plans. Facilitate participant engagement in goaloriented activities through: o Oneonone meetings. o Referrals to community agencies and services. o Advocacy, problemsolving, and ongoing assessments. Track participants' progress and revise service plans as needed. Coordinate services with other providers and case managers. Conduct Section 8 rental assistance recertifications. Maintain accurate and complete case files. Prepare reporting data and write reports as required. Provide information about programs and services to agencies, clients, and the public. Explain policies, procedures, and regulations.

Experience and/or knowledge of:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field and 23 years' experience in direct client case management; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work (required). Knowledge of social work or human services principles, ethics, and professional standards (required). Case management experience with direct client interactions, principles of casework, intervention, and referral services; social needs of lowincome families (required). Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, mental health challenges, or disabilities (required). Traumainformed training (required). Ability to apply traumainformed, strengthsbased, and culturally responsive approaches to practice (required). Client advocacy, and service planning experience (required). Strong knowledge of community social services resources (required). HUD rules and regulations (preferred). Computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel and aptitude for working with complex databases( preferred). Valid Idaho State driver's license

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes: Health insurance (as low as $10 per month for employee coverage) Dental and vision Participation in PERSI (Public Employment Retirement System of Idaho) 13 Paid holidays Paid vacation and sick time How to

Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit an application, and resume. You can drop off your application materials at our office located at 1001 S Orchard Street, Boise ID 83705, or use our drop box. Additionally, you may fax your application to 208-345-4909 or email . Application forms are available on our website, www.bcacha.org, under the "About Us" tab, and then the "Careers" tab.

Important Note:

Resumes without a completed application will not be accepted for consideration. All applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check prior to hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BCACHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.