Description

　　Our Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator position provides an opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization where your continuous work efforts are contributing to the greater good of the community. In this position, a compassionate and detail-oriented individual will utilize regulations and case management techniques to work with clients and increase their economic self-sufficiency. This individual will make use of strong communication skills as they collaborate with community agencies and work with program participants.

　　At Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) we work closely with local government and community partners throughout Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific counties to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and to help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents within our service area. The FSS Coordinator provides services to the agency by planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and overseeing programs designed to increase the economic self-sufficiency of low-income families.

　　Your skills and experience will support our mission as you:  

　　Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate the Family Self-Sufficiency Program in accordance with regulations from U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and policies set by Housing Opportunities of SW Washington.Maintain data regarding Family Self-Sufficiency services and accomplishments and prepare reports summarizing this information.Collaborate with community agencies and mainstream providers to provide such services for clients.Interview and determine the eligibility of applicants for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.Assess the service needs of program participants and make use of case management, goal setting, referrals, and monitoring to assist participants in their success while on the program.Maintains knowledge of successful national and local efforts to assist low-income families achieve economic self-sufficiency.Pay and Benefits

　　The full pay range is $25.62 - $35.46 / hour. Compensation for the position is negotiable, depending on the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. Applicants should not expect to start in the highest range of this salary.HOSWWA offers employees and their eligible family members the option to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and/or supplemental life insurance. Employees are also covered by Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance.All HOSWWA employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Employees may also contribute funds to Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a 457(b)-tax deferred savings plan run by the DRS.Employees receive 14 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave accrual at a rate of 8 hours per month, and, following 6 months' orientation, paid annual leave starting at 40 hours per year.Other benefits include two Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and access to student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.Requirements

　　High school diploma or G.E.D.

　　Three years minimum experience in direct and indirect economic self-sufficiency services to diverse, low-income clientele.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel

　　Proficient with office hardware such as computers, 10-key calculators, fax machines, printers, and copiers.

　　Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

　　Knowledge of case management techniques inc