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
Salary: From 63,000.00
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 and providing them with ongoing support to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency through needs assessments, goal setting, and coordination of services.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations; case management, principles of casework, intervention, and referral services; social needs of lowincome families.
• Familiarity with human services agencies and services.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel and aptitude for working with complex databases preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social services, human services, psychology, or related field and oneyear experience in social service agency; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• HUD rules and regulations.
• Case management principles, intervention, and referral services.
• Social needs of lowincome families.
• Human services agencies and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred oneyear experience in a human services program or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid Idaho State driver’s license.

• Conduct needs assessments to develop Individualized Training and Services Plans.
• Facilitate participant engagement in goaloriented activities through: o Oneonone meetings.
• Referrals to community agencies and services. oAdvocacy, problem-solving, and ongoing assessments.
• Track participants’ progress and revise service plans as needed.
• Coordinate services with other providers and case managers.
• 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.