What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Plus Care Program Coordinator position at City of Topeka?
The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated social services professional to oversee the Shelter Plus Care Program. This is a HUD program that provides individuals with a disability a housing subsidy and assistance. The Program Coordinator will work closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients and assist clients through the process of receiving a Shelter Plus Care voucher, finding housing, and maintaining their housing.
What you'll do:
- Provide full-cycle case management services to Shelter Plus Care clients.
- Work closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients to secure and maintain housing.
- Complete data entry into online systems and submit required reports to maintain compliance with the Shelter Plus Care grant.
The ideal candidate has:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
- The ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- An aptitude for technology and the ability to utilize data effectively
- A passion for community engagement
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, or related field is preferred.
- Must have a minimum of one year of related experience in program administration.
- Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
Minimum entry rate of pay: $23.07 per hour
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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
- Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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