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Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Selma Housing Authority or just searching for local opportunities. We are always looking for talented, hardworking individuals to add to our team or helping local residents find opportunities.

Below you’ll find a list of job opportunities, which you can visit an directly submit an application through Zoho, our application processor.

HCV Occupancy Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Occupancy Specialist is responsible, under the direction of the Vice President (VP) of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, for administration of the HCV Program to program clients.  The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for handling client’s cases from orientation/briefing through move-in, reexamination, and until termination of client’s participation. This Occupancy Specialist conducts interim and annual reexaminations. This position requires considerable judgement and initiative performing day-to-day responsibilities subject to established procedures, practices, and standards.  Duties require considerable knowledge of HUD regulations and the Administrative Plan. Duties involves considerable and constant public contact, often under trying conditions. Work assignments are received orally and in writing and are performed under the general supervision of the VP, HCV Program.

Outreach and Intake Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Outreach and Intake Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Public Housing Program.  The Outreach and Intake Coordinator is responsible for preparing reports of activities, monitoring operating practices and procedures and recommending changes to promote efficiency. The Outreach and Intake Coordinator is responsible for filling vacant units, from the initial application process through move-in, ensuring that within the acceptable timeframe all housing procedures are adhered to and units are compliant with applicable regulations.

Jobs Plus Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Case Manager, under the direction of the Job Plus Program Director, is a grant funded position that is responsible for working closely with residents to conduct detailed intake and needs assessments which will result in the development of individualized training and service plans for each participant. They will gauge employment interests, identify barriers to employment, and assist the resident with creating their personalized plans. The Case Manager will be responsible for providing individualized attention to program participants, bolstering accountability, acting as a referral source for individuals in the program, and providing comprehensive case management services. These tasks are to be performed at a level that supports the Agency’s efforts to achieve the highest rating on HUD’s evaluation systems.

Jobs Plus Job Developer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Job Developer is a grant funded position. Under the supervision of the Jobs Plus Program Director, this position is responsible for working with employers and residents to create connections and identify employment opportunities for residents in the Selma Housing Authority’s (SHA’s) Jobs Plus Pilot Program. It is imperative that this position be filled by an individual with the ability to communicate with and motivate individuals from diverse social statuses, backgrounds, and industries. These tasks are to be performed at a level that supports the Agency’s efforts to achieve the highest rating on HUD’s evaluation systems. The duties listed below are illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Jobs Plus Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Program Director is a grant funded position that is responsible in the planning, development and management of the Selma Housing Authority’s (SHA’s) Jobs Plus Program. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this position works to manage the day-to-day operations of the Jobs Plus Program; supervises and leads assigned staff; coordinates, plans and provides technical assistance to all SHA resident employment efforts; prepares program proposals, program performance outcomes, requests for proposals, and service contracts for various funding sources. Additionally, this position is responsible for community engagement efforts, collaboration with residents, and the design and implementation of SHA’s Jobs Plus outreach strategy. This position is responsible for ensuring coordination and delivery of a broad range of employment and education-related services to low-income Public Housing participants through the Jobs Plus Pilot Program and performing a variety of professional and technical tasks in the assessment of participant needs, the coordination of support service providers, and for monitoring the provisions of program services. These tasks are to be performed at a level that supports SHA’s efforts to achieve the highest rating on HUD’s evaluation systems. The duties listed below are illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Administrative Support Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY: The Administrative Support Clerk for the Resident Services is a part-time, temporary position. Under the supervision of the Resident Services Director, the Administrative Support Clerk provides a wide variety of administrative support duties to the Resident Services Director and related resident services program activities. This position involves direct interaction with residents and community partners to provide services, resources, information, classes, and events to the Selma Housing Authority community. Instructions may be general or specific in nature. Courses of action, deadlines, and priorities are established by procedure, the supervisor, and/or the employee, depending on the assignment. Routine duties should be initiated and completed by the employee without supervisory direction.

Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a full-time, permanent position, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. This classification of maintenance mechanic requires advanced skills and certifications. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide range of maintenance-related tasks outside their primary area of assignment or certification.

Jobs Plus Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Administrative Assistant is a grant-funded position that is responsible assisting in the planning, development and management of the Selma Housing Authority’s (SHA) Jobs Plus Program. This position works closely with the Jobs Plus Program Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Jobs Plus Program; supervises and leads assigned staff; coordinates, plans and provides technical assistance to all SHA resident employment efforts; aids in preparing program proposals, program performance outcomes, requests for proposals, and service contracts for various funding sources. Additionally, this position is responsible for community engagement efforts, collaboration with residents, and the design and implementation of the SHA Jobs Plus outreach strategy.

This position is responsible for ensuring coordination and delivery of a broad range of employment and education-related services to low-income Public Housing participants through the Jobs Plus Program and performing a variety of professional and technical tasks in the assessment of participant needs, the coordination of support service providers, and for monitoring the provisions of program services. These tasks are to be performed at a level that supports the Agency’s efforts to achieve the highest rating on HUD’s evaluation systems. The duties listed below are illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Jobs Plus Community Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jobs Plus Community Coach’s primary responsibilities are to conduct informal interviews with residents through surveys, share Jobs Plus Program opportunities, identify barriers to employment/training and connect them with appropriate resources. This will include, assisting with the outreach efforts to solicit participation involving: workshops, seminars, focus group and activities for residents that promote self-sufficiency for becoming gainfully employed with living wage jobs. Provide advocacy and guidance to participants of the Jobs Program to assist with addressing residents’ self-development, educational, employability and support service needs for selecting a career path. The Community Coach will gather this information and submit reports to the to the Program Director and follow-up on referred services.

Section 504 Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Section 504 Coordinator performs functions specific to providing oversight for the requirements under state and federal disability discrimination laws, regulations, and guidance in order to advise the Selma Housing Authority (SHA) about proper policies, procedures and practices. The Section 504 Coordinator monitors, implements and assures compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting disability discrimination, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Section 504 Coordinator protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability.