Housing Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Summary : Under general supervision, provides programs and services to clients; monitors and evaluates programs and activities that provide additional assistance to clients beyond housing.

Essential Job Functions : The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Makes referrals to clients for various social and economic needs in order to reach goals.

Assist staff to identify and use providers of services that assist participants of HUD programs or grants.

Identifies services providers and establishes MOUs as needed.

Conducts family needs assessments and monitors the retention of data in the RHA data system.

Conducts zero income interviews with families before recertification appointments and every 6 months for those who continue to be on zero income.

Helps with those who have special needs, or need more time during interviews, needs walk through of applications or requires home visits.

Identifies grants for family programs and completes the grant application requirements,

Provides reports on grant programs and status of program goals.

Meets monthly with community organizations to discuss partnering with RHA to provide needed services to residents.

Assures the satisfaction of customers in quality and responsiveness of services.

Explains nature of RHA programs, procedures and services to families; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and RHA information.

Supports the relationship between RHA and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and RHA staff.

Enthusiastically promotes the Executive priorities for the operations of RHA.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Help identify and determine reasonable accommodations and verifies the accommodations are being used for specific purposes. Visits for accommodations once a year.

Meet the families by being available on walk-in days and during interviews to better acquaint with the services provided.

Research / find services that would benefit RHA families to find work, gain skills, and education, help with budgeting and financial planning.

Help create a self sufficiency program that would provide a monetary reward for those who have succeeded in employment, skills and education and maintained employment.

Create service plans for families and follow up.

Partner with financial institutions to provide mortgages or help with promoting savings accounts to assist families with home ownership

Knowledge and Skills :

Knowledge of RHA organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of HUD and RHA programs, grants and services standards and procedures.

Knowledge of community programs and services.

Knowledge of personnel rules and budgeting systems.

Knowledge of techniques in assessing individual needs.

Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in accessing individual needs and providing alternatives for meeting those needs.

Skill in establishing relationships with community service providers.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.

Skill in interacting with people of different social, physical, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors degree in Sociology, Social Work or a related field, and five (5) years of social work or community services experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Texas driver's license

Must have a reliable vehicle for making house calls and attending service provider meetings and interviews.