Job Information
The Housing Authority of the City of Okolona Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Coordinator in Houston, Mississippi
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate and organize a variety of programs related to resident/tenant self-sufficiency. The incumbent assists tenants in becoming self-sufficient and economically independent, by engaging with and counseling tenants to determine the community's needs and providing useful resources and services. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with local social services and provider organizations. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING.
All activities must support Okolona Housing Authority mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and kills may be required and assigned, as needed.
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Develops, implements, and organizes programs for the Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) family and homeownership grants.
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Interviews tenants (in person, via telephone, or through home visits) regarding personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, and housing needs, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem.
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Secures and evaluates information concerning medical, psychological and social factors to address barriers to tenants obtaining economic self-sufficiency.
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Develops case plans with tenants individually, as a family or in other small groups, and aids tenants in mobilizing their inner capabilities and external resources to improve social functioning.
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Ensures the accuracy and consistency of data entry and case notes. Regarding new and existing clients; updates information for various grants, as required by program; reports issues or inconsistencies and offers feedback to the Executive Director as needed.
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Assist participants to determine the level of financial literacy and steps needed to move each participant to become self-sufficient; determines family's eligibility for homeownership counseling, housing resources, and future homeownership opportunities.
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Provides outreach to residents with out without children, and schedules in-home meetings designed to educate residents with children about the importance of early childhood learning and development; makes referrals as appropriate based on resident needs.
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Assists residents in modifying their attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing their understanding of self and personal problems.
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Networks and forms relationships with other housing professionals and service providers in order to keep abreast of services and assistance available to residents; ensures that others with OHA are made aware of services and assistance options available to residents.
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Refers residents to appropriate supportive services, community agencies, and resources; supports and encourages residents' efforts in becoming self-sufficient.
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Partners with local community groups, community service organizations and businesses to coordinate events and programs for the residents.
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Assists with networking and educational meetings/workshops and the development of resident councils when appropriate.
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Assists with coordination of onsite events for residents as appropriate, including workshops or nings.
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Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided to residents and status of their case.
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Compiles case notes and tracks participation and referrals. Obtains and records resident and community resource information.
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Prepares correspondence, technical and status reports, etc. to keep management informed of the progress of family services.
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C mmunicates problems to respective Community Managers to modify service offerings or address global issues.
· Serves as advisor and liaison to Resident Councils and attends resident co