The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking a candidate for Human Services Employment Specialist.  Main job responsibilities include:

• establishing ongoing partnerships with area employers connecting agency clients to living wage employment opportunities
• facilitating training programs designed to meet the employment needs of partner employers
• performing vocational assessments
• developing employment objectives for clients
• connecting clients to supportive services designed to provide job readiness

This candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field.  Skills required include three years of experience in workforce/job development and/or supported employment, two years of experience coordinating vocational and job training programs, ability to motivate and energize others, sensitivity and interest in working with diverse populations and excellent interpersonal skills.

Apply:

• In person at 2624 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke, VA 24017
• Online at www.rkehousing.org
• Fax resume to (540) 345-5494
• Email resume to hr@rkehousing.org
• Mail resume to PO Box 6359, Roanoke, VA  24017

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Grant Program was established to coordinate support services and other activities designed to help families in Public Housing attain greater economic and housing self-sufficiency. HUD has funded a Service Coordinator position to accomplish this goal. This program works to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources, for supportive services and resident empowerment activities. These services should enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency.

This is a 3 year grant funded position.

City of Marshall is seeking a Service Coordinator for Marshall House Apartments, a 100-unit senior citizen housing community. Responsibilities include helping tenants find appropriate support, medical services, and programs to encourage on-site independent living. Also, develops activities to educate and create a social atmosphere to help enrich the lives of the tenants. Must have the ability to empathize and work with sensitivity in responding to the needs of senior citizens. PC literate and strong communication skills required. Full job description available at cityofmarshall.com. Salary range, $25,000 - $26,500 DOQ plus superior fringe benefits. Submit resume and application (available at Town Hall or www.cityofmarshall.com) to Tracy Hall, Human Resource Coordinator, City of Marshall, 323 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068. Application deadline, Wednesday, May 13, 2009. EOE - M/F/H/V