HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF TULSA CAREER OPPORTUNITY APPLICATIONS / RESUMES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: Until Filled Service Coordinator I $2165/Monthly POSITION SUMMARY: Provide intake, case management, assessment, planning, coordination and the delivery of services that support economic development and self-sufficiency activities for Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) residents. To identify barriers and offer programs which will enhance the quality of life and prepare residents to enter the work force, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty. Conduct an overall needs/strengths assessment on each low-income family/individual. Identify and address barriers towards becoming self-sufficient. Determine, coordinate and implement both an individual based plan and comprehensive site-based plan for participating families/individuals, focusing on self-sufficiency based and related services. Participate/facilitate community building meetings which include site staff, service provider partners, social service agencies, resident associations and others as determined by the Senior Manager of Community Relations. Monitor and evaluate progress of participant families in the various stages of achieving self-sufficiency including, but not limited to: vocational education, on-the-job training, ABE/Literacy/GED, parenting education, homeownership, health awareness and others as determined appropriate during staffing meetings with other Service Coordinators. Actively promote, assist, and support career counseling, job search training, and educational goals, including, but not limited to: Training sessions and workshops related to life skills, development and employment (i.e. first impressions, how to dress for success, resume and cover letter writing, job search, interviewing skills, educational assessments and referrals, and job fairs); Assess, develop and review resident career options, plans, goals, and experiences; and be an active resource to residents by networking with social service agencies, local employers, educational institutions, and remain current with job trends and forecasts. Work with site management personnel to avoid preliminary and/or unnecessary resident move-outs and/or evictions. Meet with residents regarding their housing status, assist with referrals related to obtaining rental assistance and/or utility payments, and any other reason for premature and/or unnecessary move-out as deemed appropriate by the Vice President of Community Relations. Develop and coordinate self-sufficiency and related supportive services provided on-site at THA Resource Centers. Oversee daily operations of the Community Resource Center. Provide accessibility to the Resource Center on a consistent basis with set hours of operation which are posted and distributed to residents. Recruit and supervise volunteers for THA Resource Centers along with the AmeriCorps members. Assure that each volunteer has filled out a Volunteer application and is approved for work. Coordinate the development and distribution to residents a monthly community calendars of programs by the first day of the month. Calendar events should include activities pertaining to the Resource Center, Recreation Center, Site Management, Resident Association and any other important dates for residents. Keep and protect appropriate records, files and documents related to job duties and functions according to acceptable confidentiality standards and program/grant evaluation criteria. Participate in client staffing sessions, staff meetings, Quality Assurance reviews and program/grant evaluation activities. Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports pertaining to the type, amount and effectiveness of services coordinated and provided. Participate in outside agency coordination and service collaboration meetings and training sessions. Plan and implement meetings between all site staff, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others as may vary from site to site - to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, suggest improvements and disseminate pertinent information. Assess barriers and other impediments to efficient program operations and/or access to services contained therein and reports findings regularly to the Senior Manager of Community Relations. Assist with planning and implementing fundraisers, service projects and community events. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, or Business-Related degree with Proof of Bachelor’s degree. 2. Or Requires a combination of a minimum of an Associates degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, or business related degree and 1 –2 years of work, volunteer, or internship experience in a social service field. 3. Requires a Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. Criminal background checks and drug testings will be administered. Men, women, and THA residents are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@tulsahousing.org or apply online at www.tulsahousing.org CLOSING DATE: Until Filled Location: Tulsa OK Compensation: $2165 monthly Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. oklahoma