Resident Support Counselor
Company: Housing Authority of Salt Lake
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:OverviewThe 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 CounselorThe 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.BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision
planLife and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term
DisabilityVacation, Sick, Personal, and Paid HolidaysRetirement
PlanTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramCar
AllowanceRelocation Assistance for qualified
candidatesRequirements:Essential Functions of Resident Support
CounselorConduct 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
CounselorBachelor'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
hr@haslcutah.org.PI2212dc82608a-25660-35267245
Keywords: Housing Authority of Salt Lake, Murray , Resident Support Counselor, Other , Salt Lake City, Utah
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