FSS Specialist
1 month ago
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.