Bilingual Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Mid-Columbia Housing Authority; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan 457 (ROTH option)

Job summary

Mid-Columbia Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Housing Programs Specialist in Oregon. You will conduct outreach for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, guide families toward self-sufficiency, and coordinate services with community partners.

You will develop and teach financial literacy, maintain client data, and monitor program accounts while ensuring equity and accessibility for diverse populations. A flexible, mission-driven environment offers opportunities for impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in human services.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and promote equity.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs outreach and referral to encourage eligible families in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program; conducts interviews, collects background information, makes assessments, and works with families to establish an action plan leading to self-sufficiency.
• Develops financial education curriculum; teaches financial classes to program participants, residents, and the community; provides one-on-one financial coaching as needed.
• Functions as housing program liaison with community organizations; maintains directory of community contacts; creates quarterly newsletters; refers participants to services and resources; tracks client data.
• Provides follow-up counseling and monitors progress; documents activities and responds to correspondence and inquiries.
• Prepares and maintains case histories; coordinates referrals to internal lines of business and community partners as applicable; monitors escrow and VIDA accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Equity and inclusion

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mid-Columbia Housing Authority is seeking a full-time Housing Programs Specialist in Oregon. You will conduct outreach for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, guide families toward self-sufficiency, and coordinate services with community partners.

You will develop and teach financial literacy, maintain client data, and monitor program accounts while ensuring equity and accessibility for diverse populations. A flexible, mission-driven environment offers opportunities for impact.