HomeMy WebLinkAboutFamily Self-Sufficiency Program CoordinatorCITY OF IOWA CITY – Job Description
Job Class #13-14 FLSA Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: Neighborhood Services
Supervisor: Housing Administrator
Job Summary
The Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator provides administration of family self-sufficiency and resident
opportunity and self-sufficiency programs and education services to City Housing Authority program
participants to enhance employment and other self-sufficiency skills.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Designs and implements self-sufficiency program activities for purposes of reducing dependence for
housing assistance by program participants in accordance with housing and urban development
guidelines; enrolls new clients; works with clients to address and develop goals, barriers and
referrals.
Administers all family self-sufficiency and resident opportunity and self-sufficiency program
requirements, including marketing, public education, recruitment, enrollment, oversight, documentation
and preparation of all required reports.
Coordinates the activities of the Program Coordinating Committee.
Coordinates Program Coordinating Committee and City Housing Authority activities with other service
providers to assure that program participants are linked to the supportive services they need to attain
self-sufficiency.
Maintains networking contacts with community resources.
Budgets, leverages and manages special events budget, cash donations from other entities (financial
institutions, non-profit organizations, service clubs, program coordinating committee members, etc.) to
finance program related workshops (credit repair, budgeting, Money Smart, etc.).
Answers questions concerning programs to persons calling in or walking into the City housing
authority.
Works closely with housing authority staff for program referrals.
Provides training of unpaid interns.
Develops and networks for community resources for achieving self-sufficiency; advocates and
disseminates program information to community at large, coalitions, boards and committees.
Provides staff support to the program coordinating committee.
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Represents Housing Authority on community boards.
Provides case management and ensures that services included in participants’ contracts of
participation are provided on a regular, ongoing and satisfactory basis, and that participants are
fulfilling their responsibilities under the contracts.
Calculates, maintains and balances family self-sufficiency escrow account monthly.
Works independently to generate correspondence, copies, verification and enrollment information and
program participation as case load requires.
Surveys, assesses and monitors program participants; recommends additional programs and
services to the City Housing Authority to improve housing opportunities.
Researches grant opportunities and prepares grant applications when appropriate and as required;
ADMINISTERS grant funds.
Collects required data and statistics; prepares and submits required Housing and Urban
Development, Program Coordinating Committee and City Housing Authority reports.
Plans and implements participant workshops to implement program goals.
Receives clients/customers and other visitors and ensures Housing Authority customer satisfaction
goals are met.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and
reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social work, psychology or related area from an educational
institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body or any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required. One year
of experience in the field of program coordination and social service delivery required. Family Self-
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Sufficiency for Housing and Urban Development Programs Certification required within twelve months
of hire. Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa
Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Master’s degree in humanities, social work, psychology or related area from an educational institution
accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred. Three years’ experience preferred.
Additional job related housing and urban development certifications preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of state, local and federal regulations pertaining to family self-sufficiency public housing
programs. Knowledge of tenant/landlord laws and small claims court process. Skills in assigning,
training and supervising work activities of division employees. Skills in oral and written
communications, crisis management, assessment, and negotiation. Skills in operating standard office
equipment including a computer. Ability to read and understand federal, state, and local regulations,
housing and urban development requirements, and program procedures. Ability to perform basic
mathematical computations and calculate income and rent in determining applicant eligibility. Ability to
write correspondence and prepare educational information for tenants, landlords, community service
organizations, and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with government officials, co-workers and the general public.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.