FSS Specialist

Summary

This position provides case management to assist participants and their families in identifying and

overcoming obstacles to becoming self-sufficient and economically independent. The FSS Specialist

establishes and maintains strong working relationships with community partners and services

providers, ensuring that resident and their families have access to community services needed to

achieve personal self-sufficiency goals. The FSS Specialist will assist the FSS Coordinator in

developing and implementing, programs, which meet HUD requirements and initiatives. They will

participate in individual or group orientations that provide participants with information

regarding the SS program All activities will support The Greenville Housing Authority's (''TGHA" or

"Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives. The FSS Specialist works with the direction

of the FSS Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of

work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Assists the FSS Coordinator in developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs,

which meet HUD requirements and initiatives.

• Participates in the delivery of various FSS programs and services as assigned.

• Supports recruitment, enrollment and graduation activities associated with FSS.

• Provides case management, planning, coordination, and delivery of services that support the

Self- Sufficiency (SS) and homeownership programs and MTW as it applies to FSS.

• Conducts an in-depth assessment of the client's needs. Develops and updates case plans with

clients individually, as a family, or in other small groups. Establish familiarity with Individual

training and Services Plan

• Identifies obstacles faced by FSS participants and residents. Coordinates with partners and

service providers to offer various programs, resources, and events that will enhance residents'

quality of life and ability to enter the workforce, including but not limited to adult basic

education, literacy, GED/continued education attainment, budgeting and finances, parenting, youth

programs, health awareness, and homeownership. Communicates with all parties

(Authority staff, residents, and service providers) to provide updated program information and

receive related feedback.

• Networks and develops relationships with other housing authority professionals and service

providers to keep abreast of services and assistance available to residents; ensure that Authority

staff and residents are aware of available services and assistance options.

• Performs onboarding duties for families as they join the FSS program, including but not limited

to preparing contracts; preparing and conducting an assessment on each participant to identify

needs; and documenting findings and goals.

• Monitors the progress of FSS participants by meeting in monthly groups for status

updates

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in social services, public administration, or related field and a minimum of three (3)

years of experience in public housing or social services case management preferred. Must obtain

Family Self-Sufficiency Specialist Certification within nine (9) months of hire. An equivalent

combination of education and experience will be considered.