Job Listing:
Program Coordinator - Intensive Services
Company:
Omaha Housing Authority
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Program Coordinator - Intensive Services
Job level:
Mid
Job description:
Program Coordinator – Intensive Services
The Omaha Housing Authority is a Non-Profit Government Agency based in Omaha and established in 1935. Omaha Housing Authority contracts with HUD to provide safe and sanitary housing to low and moderate-income individuals through rent subsidies and administers over 2700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers.
Core Values
We are Welcoming
We Actively Listen
We are Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable
We are Exceptional
We Practice Self Care
We Share Power
We Practice De-Escalation
We are a Team
Benefits
The Omaha Housing Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement and 457 compensation plans; 12 days of vacation that begin on your date of hire; and 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities. For information on Omaha Housing Authority, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.ohauthority.org.
Salary Range
$41,108 - $57,400
Job Function
The Program Coordinator-- Intensive Services will provide supervision and oversee outreach, housing relocation, advocacy and supportive services to residents of Omaha Housing Authority under the Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant for Southside Terrace public housing. The Program Coordinator will work to support frontline staff as they meet with residents to provide housing relocation support, case planning, connections to programming/ mainstream resources, and housing stability. This position will work collaboratively with a team of case managers, relocation consultants, and community stakeholders to identify appropriate strategies and interventions to ensure families are stable and thriving.
Intensive case management and supervision responsibilities begin at this level. Educational requirements are very specific. Decision making, problem solving, autonomy, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position requires high level of social work skills, practice and knowledge.
Essential Functions
Oversee and supervise team of case managers and outreach staff.
Lead case coordination meetings with the case management team to review complex cases within the site caseload and to ensure residents are receiving needed supportive services to progress toward their goals.
Monitor and report out on resident outcomes; ability to analyze and interpret data, and to brainstorm program design based on resident-driven and data-driven rationale.
Expand continuum of cohesive support services (health + wellness, education, and workforce + financial management) for residents.
Provides, either directly or by referral to other agencies, planned and crisis response services to meet the needs of the household including concrete supports, interventions to reduce stress and mitigate trauma histories.
Provide ongoing outreach and marketing to maximize the visibility of existing programs.
Work closely with local agencies, organizations and the community to ensure understanding of specific resident needs, service gaps, and to coordinate and/or develop additional services.
Initiate/ attend partner meetings to case conference specific resident needs, identifying referral options and program/ service gaps.
Outreach and frequent ongoing collaboration with identified community partners is essential.
Identify, refer, and regularly check in on warm hand-offs made to community partners.
Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of community service providers on an ongoing basis to ensure clients are receiving quality care.
Complete data entry associated with Choice Neighborhood initiatives. Oversee the completion of case manager assigned resident assessments, case plans, referrals, and outcomes.
Work in collaboration with the Property Manager, maintenance, ROSS/ FSS and other OHA team members to serve tenants and meet identified needs; specifically, as it referrers to housing stability and relocation.
Work is completed in client homes, on-site at property locations, in the community, and other non-traditional settings.
Ensure safety and security measures are followed.
Provide problem solving and crisis intervention services to empower clients to develop self-sufficiency.
Work both independently, with little supervision, and as a part of a team.
Utilize trauma-informed care and culturally competent principles in providing services.
Additional Responsibilities
Some travel is required, including use of personal vehicle and transportation of clients.
Dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
Must be comfortable and effective in facilitating group processes. Performs other program related duties as assigned.
Works occasional weekend and evening hours, as needed for community events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and four (4) years’ experience working with low-income individuals or families or equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills.
Bilingual preferred; with the ability to understand and to make one’s self understood to Somali, Arabic, Maay Maay, and/or Spanish speaking individuals
Required to have proficiency in using the computer, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Sheets.
Excellent skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relationship building, and self-directed approach to work.
Must retain all data collected in a confidential manner. Ability to present confidential information and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Must be able to effectively assess participants using technical and operational knowledge.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the OHA Auto insurance carrier.
Must have reliable and insured transportation to perform home visits throughout the work day on a daily basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, consultants, contractors, HUD, local, state, federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a field setting on-site at the housing properties. Normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises, and considerable public contact are expected. Frequent exposure to weather conditions, (heat, cold, rain and snow).
Abilities
Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 100% of the time; and reach stoop, squat, push, pull and type up to 25% of the time.
Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time.
Requires ability to move throughout OHA property sites.
Equipment Operation
(Any one position may not use all of the tools and equipment listed nor do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification)
Computer
Telephone
Copier
Calculator
Facsimile Machine
OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity
Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
March 6, 2023