Job Description:
The Program Specialist II is responsible for coordinating social services programs for residents in various housing programs and the administration of the HUD McKinney Supportive Housing grant programs.
Work requires considerable knowledge in the principals and practices of social work field and housing programs (i.e. Section 8 and McKinney housing programs). Services can be provided to a variety of age groups and backgrounds or solely with a specific age group. The duties are performed under the general guidance from the supervisor with a lot of independence in the planning and selecting appropriate methods to complete the work. Guidelines are normally provided through grant regulations, HOC's policies/procedures and methods used for similar programs but a lot of adapting and formulating new procedures is required which rely solely on the individual area of expertise. At this level, the individual effectiveness impacts directly upon the adequacy of services begin provided to individuals and proper administration of the grants. Work would entail handling a variety of problems (i.e. coordinating services to residents, monitoring the regulatory compliance of certain grants) where conventional methods may not be sufficient requiring creative problem solving.
The work requires the individual to have a high degree of communication skills because of the need to address, organize and persuade groups of residents, general public, outside organizations and community agencies. Work is sometimes performed outside of an office setting requiring the individual to drive to various locations at HOC and elsewhere. There is some risk involved in performing the duties because of the unpredictable and possible unmannerly reactions exhibited by both the general public and residents. Work, at times, may be crisis driven.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Experience:
Four years (4) related experience in case management with low income, culturally diverse adults to include one year of experience working with adults who are homeless and or have mental health disabilities.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field. Master's Degree in Social Work preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Skills:
HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.
HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.