Job Description:

This position provides case management, counseling and referral services to participants in the Family Self Sufficiency program. Counselor will conduct skill assessments using software package and assist program participants with establishing long and short term goals. Provide participants with education/job training resources and job readiness skills. Counselor must have knowledge of employment related support so as to assist participant with removal of financial and socio-economic barriers that may impede their ability to become self-sufficient. Counselor must be able to identify, coordinate services and monitor monthly progress towards participant self-sufficiency goals. Complete annual recertification, interim changes, rent increases and process Housing Choice Voucher Contracts. Must obtain Housing Choice Voucher and Family Self Sufficiency certification within six months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field Minimum of three years’ experience in development services or case management
• Must have the ability to relate well to people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess excellent assessment, oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines
• Must have good computer skills (Word & Excel)
• Must have working knowledge of community resources
• Must have good driving record, and own transportation is required

Preferred Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Social Work
• Housing Choice Voucher experience
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Low income residents in Montgomery County with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.