FSS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

FSS Coordinator

The FSS Coordinator manages a caseload of Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program participants and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) clients. The FSS coordinator serves as a liaison and conduit to community resources, conducts outreach to maintain participant levels and assesses participant progress. The FSS Coordinator provides reports on program status and acts as part of the Housing Choice Voucher department.

The FSS Coordinator requires traveling to additional meeting or work sites as needed. Duties are performed under the direct oversight of the HCV Manager with overall direction of the Director of Housing Programs. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm in Clearwater, Florida.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree in Sociology, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combination of experience, education and training may substitute for degree.
• Three years experience, preferably in a self-sufficiency or similar type program.
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating system and MS Office software including Word and Excel. Able to operate Internet applications and email as well as external vendors and applicable proprietary software programs including File Vision or Yardi software.
• Possession of valid Florida Drivers License.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Real estate, rental housing market and landlord / tenant laws.
• Subsidized housing program regulations, requirements and performance standards as determined by HUD, other applicable organizations and agency policy and procedures.
• Community resources and advocacy programs that promote self-sufficiency objectives.
• Operate motor vehicle in order to visit agency sites and properties.
• Sit at a desk or conference table for extended periods of time.
• Travel between multiple office sites and meetings as necessary
• Repetitive hand movement via keyboard, computer, data entry.
• Frequently move about the office and access stored files and records.

All applicants must successfully complete :

• Pre-employment testing
• Comprehensive background and reference checks
• Drug and alcohol screen

The Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) is an asset management company that provides innovative, progressive and affordable property management. We deliver our services with integrity, pride and efficiency for all of our stakeholders.

At CHA you can expect a pleasant, dynamic and supportive work environment. We are professional, proactive and committed to excellence in all that we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 457b with match, medical / dental / vision coverage with company contribution, paid short-term disability and life insurance.

CHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Flexible work from home options available.