The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated social services professional to oversee the Shelter Plus Care Program. This is a HUD program that provides individuals with a disability a housing subsidy and assistance. The Program Coordinator will work closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients and assist clients through the process of receiving a Shelter Plus Care voucher, finding housing, and maintaining their housing.

What you'll do:

• Provide full-cycle case management services to Shelter Plus Care clients.
• Work closely with referring partner agencies, landlords, and clients to secure and maintain housing.
• Complete data entry into online systems and submit required reports to maintain compliance with the Shelter Plus Care grant.

The ideal candidate has:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• The ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An aptitude for technology and the ability to utilize data effectively
• A passion for community engagement

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, or related field is preferred.
• Must have a minimum of one year of related experience in program administration.
• Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.

Minimum entry rate of pay: $23.07 per hour

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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer