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101 South Broad Street Trenton, NJ 08625
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Department-Wide (Department of Community Affairs Employees ONLY)
All Departments/Agencies (State Employees with permanent status ONLY)
General Public and/or State Employees
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES
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NJDCA’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program provides support to eligible Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project Based Rental Assistance (PBA), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) assisted families. The FSS Program is a voluntary program that helps participants increase their self-sufficiency through case management/coaching and the ability to build assets in an interest-bearing escrow account. Working with the Director of Special Programs, the State FSS Coordinator will administer the FSS program focused on expansion and accessibility for eligible families. Statewide travel is required for this position. Essential Functions: • Support the expansion of the FSS program through the development and implementation of core program areas including marketing and outreach; state-level and community-based stakeholder engagement; program design; and monitoring and evaluation in accordance with regulations by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and NJDCA policies. • Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the Family Self-Sufficiency Program in accordance with regulations by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and policies set by NJDCA. • Networks with state and community agencies and coordinates the formation and ongoing viability of a Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) to provide services, technical assistance and policy guidance in the FSS program and provide a pathway for needed community services for participants in the program. • Supervises FSS case managers/coaches. • Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of program materials, reports and records such as assessments, financial records, activity reports and case management records. • Interviews and determines the eligibility of applicants for the FSS Program and assesses service needs of program participants. • Through case management, provide goal setting through the FSS Action Plan, provides referrals; and assists participants in accessing appropriate public or private community agencies to obtain specialized types of assistance. • Maintains knowledge of successful national and local efforts to assist low-income families achieve economic self-sufficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
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REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating programs designed to meet the socio-economic needs of the elderly or low-income families. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, one of the social sciences, or other disciplines appropriate to the position; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions. CERTIFICATION: Appointees to positions assigned to the Weatherization Assistance Program in the Department of Community Affairs will be required to complete training and obtain the following: Certification as a Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector both issued by the Building Performance Institute, accredited by the United States Department of Energy (USDOE), in conformance with USDOE Weatherization Assistance Program Memorandum, 036 and USDOE Weatherization Program Notice 14-4 respectively. Training is required to be successfully completed within the time frame established by the Appointing Authority, depending upon availability by the training provider.
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Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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Knowledge and Skills: • Demonstrated knowledge of United States Housing and Urban Development housing programs, particularly Section 8 programs. • Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics, needs and interests of housing choice voucher and public housing residents. • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct activities and services; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish comfortable and effective relationship with others; secure the cooperation of others; successfully work with and serve a diverse local community. • Understand accepted case management techniques including appropriate assessment, goal setting, referral, monitoring and limited crisis management techniques; client centered interviewing techniques; community agencies, facilities and services which can be utilized to aid residents.
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Please submit by the closing date, your letter of interest and resume and any required documents, such as licenses, certifications, degrees, or transcripts.
Interviews will be granted based on resume
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Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all public employees are required to obtain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED FROM THE LAW.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The Department of Community Affairs provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to:
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Pension
* Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines
