• Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

     

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    Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

     

    Salary

     

    $31.62 - $40.08 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

    S8758-07-2025

    Department

     

    Housing Services

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/16/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/6/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    Non

     

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Housing Services

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under the direct supervision of the Research and Development Administrator, the purpose of the position is to promote DMMHA's Supportive Services Programs by working with local agencies, businesses, and Section 8/Public Housing families, uniting service providers with families in need. Employees in this classification perform skilled work. Position is responsible for explaining program eligibility requirements; conducting workshops; matching participants with service providers; maintaining records; and preparing a variety of reports. Performs related work as required.

     

    Designs and implements a self-sufficiency program for purposes of reducing or eliminating need for welfare assistance and/or assisting elderly resident population to continue to live independently in place in accordance with HUD guidelines. Responsible for all applicable program requirements, including monitoring, facilitation, and reporting.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Urban Development; or

    + Graduation from college with an Associate's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Urban Development and one year of municipal housing experience; or

    + High school diploma or equivalent and two years of municipal housing experience; or

    + Graduation from college with an Associate's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Urban Development and two years of other related experience; or

    + High school diploma or equivalent and four years of other related experience.

     

    NOTE: Transcripts verifying degree conferred must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline to receive credit. Please attach to application or send electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer, physical examination and drug screen.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Writes, publicizes, and disseminates information concerning the availability and nature of DMMHA's Supportive Service Programs for low-income families.

    + Works closely with Housing Services staff. Conducts home visits and/or office visits with program participants.

    + Works with the Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) and with local service providers, to assure that program participants are linked to the supportive services they need to achieve self-sufficiency or to live independently.

    + Provides case management and ensures that the services included are provided on a regular, ongoing and satisfactory basis, and that participants are fulfilling their responsibilities.

    + Works to generate correspondence, copies, verification, enrollment information and program participation as caseload requires.

    + Surveys, assesses, and monitors program participants, and recommends additional programs and services to the Housing Authority to improve housing opportunity.

    + Maintains networking contact with community resources.

    + Assists in preparing grant applications when appropriate and as required.

    + Prepares and submits required HUD, PCC, and City of Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority reports.

    + Performs all other duties as assigned.