Program Specialist (Temp)

Program Specialist (Temp):

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description:

HOC's Resident Services Department strives to enhance the lives of HOC customers by coordinating and implementing a vast array of high-quality programs, services, and resources. Through collaborative partnerships with Montgomery County, the federal government, and various community-based organizations, Resident Services is able to offer comprehensive service coordination, impactful resident programs, and robust supportive housing services to individuals and families who reside in HOC owned-managed properties or receive HOC housing subsidies, as well as applicants on HOC's waitlist.

This position provides a range of direct and specialized counseling and service connection for adult education and workforce development services. Will conduct vocational assessments for individuals seeking services through HOC Academy.

• Will support HOC customers working toward economic self-sufficiency through referrals and direct provision of educational and career counseling.
• Customers will receive assistance in identifying career goals; financial assistance for continuing education; and guidance on applying for employment.
• Will maintain contact with individuals approved for HOC tuition assistance and participating in training courses, providing information and referral and reporting on outcomes.
• Will also be responsible for collaborating with other Resident Services staff and Workforce Development and Employment organizations to host workshops and events to link residents with resources and opportunities.
• Will apply project management best practices to plan and execute recruitment, career coaching and employment events.
• Will provide service connection for education, training and employment experiences for clients.
• Will maintain a database to track customers' status /progress and provide regular reporting on customers' progress toward attaining their educational and employment goals.
• Flexible work schedule needed for occasional evenings and a couple of weekends each month.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• At least three years of case management experience and or employment training services

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication and administrative skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess good judgement
• Must have the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast pace work environment
• Must have a good driving record
• Must be computer proficient in Word, Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets
• Must have working knowledge of adult education and workforce development community resources.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

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, 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.