Housing Program Manager jobs in San Antonio, TX

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 8120
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 06/17/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

(This is a grant-funded, part-time, benefits eligible, temporary position with an expected end date of 09/30/202)

Salary
Salary Range: $31,200 (based on 20 hour work-week) .

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 20 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Provides case management and community coordination of services for youth and young adults with experiences of foster care and homelessness as part of the Bexar County Fostering Educational Success (BCFES) Housing First Project.
• Provides landlord navigation for program participants to identify safe, affordable, and permanent housing. Stays up to date on affordable housing resources in the community.
• Conducts intake and needs assessments and refers students to campus based and/or other community resources as appropriate. Follows up and tracks utilization.
• Completes data entry into the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for HUD compliance.
• Participates in Coordinated Entry and Case Conferencing with the local Continuum of Care (CoC) to review program referrals.
• Collaborates effectively with BCFES Project partners at UTSA, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the Alamo Colleges District, Bexar County Children's Court, and Child Advocates San Antonio to support housing stability in a collaborative effort to improve educational access, retention, and graduation.
• Provides supervision to graduate level interns and peer advocate(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• At the department's discretion, additional education beyond a Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience on a one for one basis up to a Master's degree.
• Two years of professional experience in a full time, paid position working with homeless young adults and/or foster care youth/alumni.
• Experience conducting intake assessments, service plans, and providing case management.
• Demonstrated skills in strengths-based practice, trauma-informed care, and crisis response.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and organized.
• Background clearance through Texas Health and Human Services to include fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Four years professional experience in a full time, paid position working with foster care alumni who have experienced homelessness.
• Experience working in a state child welfare agency.
• Experience with landlord navigation and local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Experience working with college students, faculty, and staff in a culturally diverse metropolitan area.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Law and policies related to HUD, child welfare, and education (i.e. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, CoC Program Interim Rule Section 578.51C, 2 CFR 200.)
  

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on the Downtown campus

Additional Information

• This is a grant-funded, part-time, benefits eligible, temporary position with an expected end date of 09/30/2022. This position may be shortened, extended, or converted to a regular, full-time position without reposting based on funding or business needs of the department.
• The finalist will have a background clearance through Texas Health and Human Services to include fingerprinting.
• At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may be closed once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.