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 lowincome 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.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertakes and performs the following and other work-related duties as assigned:
1. Responds courteously to calls, written requests, and e-mails from participants, service
providers, and other authorized agencies and representatives to answer questions, and
provide information and assistance as appropriate.
2. Works with Agency staff and public and private community agencies to recruit participants
for the Jobs Plus program.
3. Assists Case Managers with assessments as needed.
4. Attends advisory board meetings and maintains contact with community agencies for the
provision of services and assists program staff in accessing appropriate public or private
community agencies to obtain specialized types of assistance for program participants.
5. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with participating community partners to
assist in achieving program outcomes.
6. Collects information and prepares reports regarding program participant demographic data
that can be used in applying for grants or developing procedures and policies that better meet
the needs of those served.
7. Identifies, defines, and acquires/develops funding sources in both the private and public
sectors to support existing and planned program activities.
8. Prepares proposals and applications for funding/grants for resident services programs, and
submits in a timely manner.
9. Prepares, submits, and files regularly scheduled reports as required on program activities,
accomplishments, and operational indicators in a timely and accurate manner.
10. Develops and oversees the planning and coordination of resident training opportunities that
promote self-sufficiency involving initiatives such as homeownership, financial literacy,
budgeting, entrepreneurship, etc.
11. Works with appropriate SHA staff to assure that facilities are available for on-site Jobs-Plus
services and for service providers.

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12. Develops research, knowledge and tools that will enable the development and
implementation of effective employment and economic self-sufficiency services.
13. Utilizes and implements all relevant data tracking and reporting systems, and provides
required reporting to grant funders.
14. Develops communication plans and establishes tracking processes to ensure completion of
initiatives and work plans, which include linkage to employees’ performance evaluations.
15. Provides evaluations to the Administrative Staff as requested for supervised staff.
16. Provides day-to-day supervision of Case Managers, Job Developers, and Community
Coaches and reports to COO about areas of concern or elevated issues as needed.
17. Reviews detailed case management files on participants and reviews with Case Management
Staff as needed to ensure files and processes are filed in accordance with Agency procedures
and HUD regulations.
18. Assists in organizing agenda, creating informational brochures/flyers, and conducting
meetings to inform interested and/or selected participants about Jobs Plus program goals and
objectives.
19. Ensures privacy and maintains security of confidential materials pertaining to activities and
participants.
20. Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical,
responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies,
resources, and other assets.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Thorough knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations on the Jobs Plus program and public
housing management, and thorough knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
2. Thorough knowledge of accepted consultation and interviewing techniques.
3. Thorough knowledge of community agencies, facilities, and services which can be
utilized to aid program participants.
4. Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

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5. Ability to solve complex problems and implement multi-step procedures to complete
tasks and goals.
6. Ability to engage in public speaking in front of small and large groups of various interests
and backgrounds.
7. Ability to understand and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions,
communicate and relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
8. Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established administrative rules,
regulations and policies, to explain the re-examination process to tenants in an objective
and impartial manner.
9. Skilled in operating computer equipment, applicable software packages, and general
office machines.
10. Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform JPEID calculations and aggregation of
program outcome metrics for reporting.
11. Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within
scope of responsibility.
12. Ability to use basic office equipment such as telephone, fax, copier, and computer.
13. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, verbally and in writing.
14. Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with other
employees, residents, and community agencies and other entities that provide services and
secure the cooperation of others.
15. Ability to deal effectively with situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
16. Skilled in communicating on the level of the listener, recognizing when information has
been misunderstood, and determining how to remedy the misunderstanding as needed to
explain policies and procedures and to provide and exchange information to persons with
varying levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and ages.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services,
Psychology, or other closely related field and at least three (3) years of progressively
responsible social services, community services, and/or housing related work or closely
related responsibilities.
2. Grant experience preferred.
3. Any combination of education, training and experience that would demonstrate possession
of requisite knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the college education.
4. Must be bondable.
5. Must possess a valid driving license and be insurable