Shelter Plus Care Program Coordinator
The City of Topeka's Housing Services division is seeking a skilled administrative professional with a heart for serving the community to oversee the Shelter Plus Care (SPC) program. This is a HUD program that provides individuals with a disability a housing subsidy and assistance. The Program Coordinator works closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients and assist clients through the process of receiving a Shelter Plus Care voucher, finding housing, and maintaining their housing. Additionally, this position must maintain accurate and up-to-date files, spreadsheets and reports to ensure the continued success of the program.
What you'll do :
- Work closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients to secure and maintain housing.
- Maintain complete client files and keep them up to date with all required paperwork and documentation.
- Complete and maintain data entry into online systems and submit required reports to maintain compliance with the Shelter Plus Care grant.
The ideal candidate has :
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situationsThe ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.An aptitude for technology and the ability to utilize data effectivelyA passion for community engagementMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work or Human Services with one to three years of clerical or office management experience ORWithout a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or its equivalent is required with three or more years of clerical or office management experience.Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license and must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka's insurance carrier.Minimum entry rate of pay : $23.07 per hour
The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including :
Health / Dental InsuranceKansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each yearPaid Life / Long Term Disability Insurance(457) Deferred Comp Savings PlanShort-Term Disability InsuranceFree Onsite Health & Wellness ClinicFree in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facilityTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program.The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer