SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    GRANT- FUNDED POSTING
		                     
COUNSELOR A 
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY

Job Number:	11-844				Job Code: A3155 

SALARY																		GRADE
Minimum:	$2,770.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience			   45								
  																			 EEOC CODE
    																				    20	

Open Date:  July 1, 2011												Close Date:  July 8, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Program Manager who oversees Program within the Community Services Agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or closely related field; and at least two (2) years as a Counselor B, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  (Experience working with homeless individuals and with multiple mental and physical challenges).  (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one as of employment date.
•	Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County standards of insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, agencies and co-workers. 
•	Ability to persuade clients to work toward project and personal goals.
•	Skills in communicating to both clients, service providers and funding sources.
•	Knowledge of the chronic homeless population and ability to gain the individual's trust.
•	Knowledge of resources available to assist clients: Medicaid, social security services, job development, etc.
•	Capable of resolving disputes and with multiple property managers to secure leases in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Lead person for the daily operations of the HUD Homeless Program.
•	Recruits residents for housing; intake a full history of the individual; makes arrangements for medical, mental health, and other social service needs of each individual.
•	Reports progress and assist the client in obtaining income for self-sufficiency.
•	Makes reports related to the HMIS system for both the funder and project sponsor.
•	Secures apartments and single room occupancy for project clients; makes lease agreements on behalf of the project; makes sure that all necessary inspections have been made; inspects all clients' occupied apartments on a weekly basis.
•	Recommends payments to landlords; monitors all customer files for compliance with HUD regulations.
•	Oversees the budget to make sure no line items are exceeded; provides and coordinates training in personal development for program customers.
•	Prepares monthly statistical reports and annual progress reports for submission to HUD.
•	Assists in preparing the HUD grant applicants, proposals and contracts.
•	Develop and maintain positive community relationships and market the Program to other agencies, organizations and clients.
•	Performs other related duties as assigned.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
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