Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas

Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator (Grant Funded)

Salary: $39,520 - $53,636

Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.

At DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As the family self-sufficiency (FSS) coordinator, you play an important role in helping us fulfill this mission by guiding clients toward reaching self-sufficiency and connecting them to critical resources while managing HUD FSS grants.

Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!

Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients to determine goals or potential obstacles to reaching self-sufficiency and gather information to complete initial client assessment.
• Create individualized plans for clients, review program requirements and set mandatory goals to be completed by the end of the program.
• Locate resources and services to assist clients, and act as a liaison between the clients and the resource providers.
• Monitor client progress and provide workshops and educational opportunities to assist them in reaching their goals.
• Maintain and review client database files and ensure confidentiality of information.
• Conduct home visits.
• Generate monthly reports and compile statistical data.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments.

Knowledge and Skills for Success

A successful Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator has…

• Knowledge of DHA organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of principles and best practices in case management and counseling and applicable federal rules and regulations.
• Expertise in conducting interviews and accessing eligibility.
• Understanding of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Proficiency in utilizing a variety of business software programs.
• The ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work or a related field
• Two (2) years of case management or counseling experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain Family Self-Sufficiency Case Management Certificate within one (1) year of hire

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page. Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N/A for questions that are not applicable to you. If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role. The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute.

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.