Resident Support Counselor
Company: Housing Authority of Salt Lake
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Overview The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
(HASLC), is a federally funded Special Purpose Government Agency,
created to provide rent subsidies, and promote affordable housing
for low-income persons residing in Salt Lake City . HASLC is the
largest public housing authority in the state of Utah and the
largest provider of Affordable Housing in the Salt Lake Valley. We
currently assist over 10,000 individuals, who are seniors, persons
with disabilities, children, previously homeless, and households
with minimal income, a place to call home. General Purpose as a
Resident Support Counselor The Resident Support Counselor works
under the Vice President for Resident Services to work closely with
residents and community partners. The goal is to provide services,
resources, information, classes, and events that support
self-sufficiency and empowerment, leading to the development of
healthy communities for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City and
its non-profit subsidiaries. Benefits Health, Dental and Vision
plan Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term
Disability Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Paid Holidays Retirement
Plan Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Car
Allowance Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
Requirements: Essential Functions of Resident Support Counselor
Conduct comprehensive interviews with program participants to
assess their eligibility and identify any barriers to their
progress in education, job training, or skill enhancement.
Maintains contact with community agencies to provide services and
assists program participants in accessing appropriate public or
private community agencies to obtain specialized assistance. Works
with participants to create clear, measurable, realistic, and
timely plans based on their motivations and desires, addressing
barriers to success. Engages with both staff and public and private
community organizations to attract residents and program
participants. Coordinating community events and food distribution
programs at various sites. Monitor and review escrow accounts for
program participants regularly to ensure their accurate
establishment and calculation. Desired Skills & Experience of
Resident Support Counselor Bachelor's degree in social work,
sociology, human services or related field with at least two years
of work-related experience; or equivalent combination of education
and work experience. Stay current on a wide range of services,
policies, and regulations for program participants and residents.
Experience in community resources, service systems, landlord/tenant
rights, and conflict resolution. Customer Service skills,
organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills,
basic accounting/ budgeting principles and motivation to meet
deadlines and achieve goals. Strong verbal and written
communication skills. Ability to relate and communicate with
persons from all socio-economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. For
more information about the position or benefits, contact Human
Resources at 801-428-0544 or hrhaslcutah.org.
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Keywords: Housing Authority of Salt Lake, Logan , Resident Support Counselor, Other , Salt Lake City, Utah
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