Job Description:
The Program Recruiter is responsible for recruiting participants into The Housing Opportunities Commission's Fatherhood Program. The recruiter will make initial contact with residents at HOC properties, schools, churches, festivals and various community events. Will respond to and initiate inquiries, explain policies and answer questions. Will plan and schedule meetings for recruitment, coordinating them with staff and case managers. Assist coordinator with establishing/maintaining partnerships with community providers to facilitate outreach and recruitment.
The work requires exercise of independent judgment to interpret and evaluate data or information and weighing alternatives to determine eligibility of applicants for the applicable program. The employee is provided objectives, priorities and deadlines and is expected to carry out standard assignments which require planning the sequence of actions and independently selecting the appropriate methods or procedures to complete the work. Guidelines are available in the form of specific Program rules in addition to Federal, State and local laws and regulations which may apply. The employee applies the appropriate reference to specific cases and seeks guidance from the supervisor for unusual or nonstandard situations. The employee's work has a direct bearing on the effectiveness of the Fatherhood Program and the quality of services provided to clients in effort to promote and support overall client self sufficiency
Contacts are with employees within and outside the organization which includes individuals such as HOC residents and staff at various venues. The employee uses communication skills in presenting ideas and technical information. Assistance to clients to encourage program participation and/or conformity to grant regulations is provided on an ongoing basis and is normally short-term in nature. The work requires driving as an inherent part of the job which includes exposure to weather conditions and traffic. There is also possible exposure to aggressive or abusive behavior.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Housing Program requirements and HOC properties helpful.
Preferred Skills:
HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.
HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.