We Are Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Since 1938, the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA) has worked to strengthen the City of Portsmouth by expanding housing options and opportunities, revitalizing neighborhoods, and improving the quality of life for our residents.
Today, our dedicated team continues this mission by providing exceptional service to residents, vendors, development partners, and community stakeholders. Through responsible asset management, strategic resource development, and innovative partnerships, PRHA strives to create safe, sustainable housing and vibrant communities throughout Portsmouth, Virginia.
We are seeking talented and motivated professionals who are committed to public service and community development.
PRHA is currently accepting applications and resumes for the following position:
Starting Compensation:
$48,000 - $52,000
Position Title: Ross Grant Coordinator
Department: Resident Services Program
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Resident Services Coordinator / Manager
Position Summary
Responsible for working directly with residents, resident organizations, and service providers to coordinate comprehensive service delivery that results in the enhancement of the social and economic well-being of the Housing Agency residents and their success within the ROSS (Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency) grant programs. Incumbent will plan, implement an organize the ROSS grant programs an ensure that ROSS grant activities and expenditures comply with HUD guidelines. The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with the position.
The position is grant funded for the period of 06/01/2025 – 05/31/2028. This position will terminate at the conclusion of the grant funding period, which may be extended with updated funding application.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Description
- Monitors ROSS grant programs daily activities and budgets, supervises and mentors staff, collaborates with community agencies and partners and enters into contract negotiations with potential vendors; reports grant activities to the Housing Agency and HUD.
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Coordinates with local service providers to ensure that program participants are liked to supportive services needed o achieve self-sufficiency; acts as a liaison between the residents and local service providers.
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Provides general case management with includes intake, assessment, education, and referral of residents to service providers in the general community.
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Establishes familiarity with community services maintains updated information on health, educational, vocational, and social services; maintains a network of contract persons in community organizations and governmental benefits programs to facilitate resident linkages.
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Markets the program to residents. Develop methods and programs for reaching clients who need services but do not on their own have the initiative to seek them.
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Coordinates and oversees the delivery of services, ensuring services are provided on a regular, ongoing and satisfactory basis.
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Coordinates and oversees the delivery of services, ensuring services are provided on a regular, ongoing, and satisfactory basis.
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Coordinates and sponsors events, which may include subjects relating to health care, job search seminars, life skills training, etc.
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Creates a resident group to promote self-sufficiency efforts and/or encourage residents to build informal support networks with other residents, family, and friends.
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Provides conflict resolution services and foster a sense of community among residents.
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Provides a variety of life-skills training to resolve financial and/or behavioral problems affecting resident’s continued housing via direct training or referrals to community agencies. These may include, but are not limited to, nutrition, transportation, conflict resolution, basic money management, problem-solving and other cognitive skills, financial literacy, credit repair, interpersonal skills, job training/search/placement, disability services counseling, meal services and/or assistance with activities of daily living for elderly/disabled residents.
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Monitors the ongoing provision of services including supportive services from community agencies and keep the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual. Monitors the provision of supportive services where appropriate.
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Attends trainings to further the mission of the ROSS grant programs as well as the mission of the Housing Agency.
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Reinforces welfare-to-work programs and focus efforts on increasing resident’s earning capacity. Set career goals and seek professional mentors within organizations where residents may be working.
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Collect and report on program participant demographic data that can be used in applying for grants or developing procedures and policies that better meet the needs of those served.
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Gathers accurate participant and program data for use in outcomes-based performance evaluation and reporting. Evaluate the overall success of the program.
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Tracks and reports to HUD on the progress of residents enrolled I the program. Reports include, but are not limited to, annual reports and narratives.
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Manages and oversees grant expenditures by monitoring budget expenditures daily’ entering purchase orders and perform budget revisions, as necessary.
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Designs and implements evaluation tools to assess quality of services and resident satisfaction.
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Participates in the design of new program service deliver models and writing/production of grant application documents.
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Completes weekly quality assurance inspections of all properties to ensure efficiency with work orders and planning and execution of maintenance work to include preventative maintenance.
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Assist in coordinating activities of volunteers, student interns and contractors participate in developing and coordinating the implementation oof volunteer/mentorship relationships with residents.
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Represents the Housing Agency and the department on internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.
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Develops a personal work plan to achieve department and agency annual goals, objectives and work standards. Maintain relationship with other staff.
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Operates within national, state and local legal, regulatory and programmatic constraints in areas of responsibility.
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Accountable for consistent adherence to strong Agency standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of Agency materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
Required Skills / Abilities:
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In-depth knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations and public housing management, and comprehensive knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
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Knowledge of Fair Housing Equal Opportunity, and nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
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Knowledge of the community, its resources and dynamics applicable to the delivery of Housing Agency programs in assigned areas of responsibility.
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Skilled in making presentations and conducting meetings with clients and community/public organizations.
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Considerable knowledge of social work and resources available through community service agencies.
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Thorough knowledge of accepted consultation and interviewing techniques.
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Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
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Ability to firmly and effectively deal with situation s that require tact and diplomacy.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with oterh employees, elderly residents and community agencies and other activities that provide services.
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Good knowledge of the needs of senior citizens.
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Understand and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions and to communicate and relate to persons of diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities.
Computer Skills Required Include: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
Physical Requirements:
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Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
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Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching.
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Occasional standing, stooping, and crouching. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.
Disclaimer:
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Education or a related field of study.
- Five to seven years social work experience in coordinating program operations and supportive services needs of diverse populations required.
Pre-employment Drug Testing & Background Check:
Satisfactory results of the pre-employment drug test and background check are required.
