Community Services Specialist (Grant-Funded) **NEW PAY RATE

• Performs social work assisting individuals with social service needs.
• Completes housing assessment to determine household needs.
• Completes intakes and determines rental eligibility under HUD funded grants.
• Provides referrals as required.
• Conducts follow-ups as needed with client/family and may at times conduct home visits.
• Participates in Community Outreach via Fairs and Conferences.
• Maintains and documents rental and housing counseling files according to federal guidelines.
• Provides area residents guidance on fair housing and tenant/landlord complaints.
• Conducts housing counseling sessions for groups and 1-on-1 as assigned.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibility as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or related experience.
• This position requires a valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.  Use of your own personal vehicle may at times be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.

• Housing Counselor Certification.
• Fluent in Spanish.
  

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.  One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Knowledge of community service programs.
• Knowledge of social work and management practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of the community and its needs.
• Ability to make initial determination of services needed by clients and make proper referrals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assign and schedule subordinate staff.
• Ability to train and counsel subordinate staff.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Salary : $42,171 - $63,256