FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY (FSS) ADMINISTRATOR

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) situated within NYCHAs Department of Resident Services Partnerships and Initiatives (RSPI) is charged with working to develop and implement programs policies and collaborations to measurably support residents increased economic opportunities with a focus on asset building employment advancement adult education and training and business development.

NYCHA REES seeks to hire a dynamic Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Administrator to oversee NYCHAs FSS program. The NYCHA FSS program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded initiative that promotes economic self-sufficiency for NYCHA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Holders. Participating households commit to achieving personal goals within the five-year period of the FSS contract. Goals may include obtaining and maintaining employment becoming free of cash public assistance benefits enrolling in a job training program or obtaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) or post-secondary degree. Participants earn money in an escrow account when their earned income increases and receive a disbursement upon successful completion of their FSS contract.

The NYCHA FSS Administrator will oversee program/grant administration and delivery of services to ensure that policies and guidelines established by NYCHA and HUD are followed in the implementation of the program. The FSS Administrator will also evaluate and report on program performance; support case management; collaborate with NYCHA Finance Leased Housing and other internal departments; leverage community partnerships managed by REES; facilitate resident outreach; supervise and evaluate performance of any contractors/other service partners; and seek grant and other opportunities for existing and additional services.

The NYCHA FSS Administrator will oversee three FSS staff members and report to the REES Senior Director.

Major duties and responsibilities:

SUPERVISION AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

implement direct and evaluate the FSS Program in accordance with regulations and guidelines promulgated by HUD and policies set by NYCHA.
and supervise three (3) FSS Coordinators. Provide ongoing guidance as well as professional development to enhance the coordinators ability to effectively support participants including but not limited to Client management Self-Sufficiency Coordination and Partnership Building.
for the implementation of the NYCHA FSS Action Plan a HUD required and approved document that describes the policies and procedures for operation of the FSS program including program size administration and delivery of services offered. Modify action plan as needed in consultation with other departments.
as liaison among and between related departments within NYCHA whose goals and daily work product relates to the Family Self Sufficiency program including but not limited to: NYCHA Leased Housing IT and Finance Departments.
for reporting. Maintain all statistical data as required for use by NYCHA and HUD.
accuracy of all eligibility enrollment and other related data and documents inserted into the Agencys housing program software. Conduct management audits of case files as needed to evaluate adherence to program regulations.
escrow accounts in close coordination with NYCHA Finance including calculation tracking reconciliation and release of FSS Program escrow accounts; collection and preparation of data to be utilized for tracking participants and activities; maintaining up-to-date information and reporting regarding escrow account annual balances and forfeitures.
the REES Director VP Resident Partnerships and Initiatives and NYCHA grants management team with identifying and/or preparing grants funding applications required reports etc.
regular meetings with team and Director to assess performance and fulfill the programs goals; recommend to higher management ways to improve operations.
up to date on any developments in the FSS field including but not limited to changes in Agency policies and HUD regulations and/or new programs.

OUTREACH & CASE MANAGEMENT

and execute an outreach recruitment and case management plan including strategies to enroll new participants engage existing enrollees and increase the likelihood of successful graduation of each participant.
case management to a caseload of participants as needed including assessing service needs developing individual training and service plans and referrals. Review case records to update and monitor progress toward participants achieving the goals in their Individual Training and Services Plans (ITSP).

PARTNER MANAGEMENT

existing REES partnerships with community service providers employers city agencies and other entities to expand the current pool of resources to support participants in meeting their goals.
and facilitate a Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) to provide services technical assistance and policy guidance to the program.
Memoranda of Agreement or contracts with community agencies and other providers to ensure on-going provision of these services for clients.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program please click on the link below:

Information

employees applying for transfer promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
residents are encouraged to apply.
provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing work related to providing employment related services or economic support services to persons in need at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of full-time experience equivalent to 1 above; at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. College credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year; year of work experience. However all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least eighteen months of experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity as described in 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time