Housing Specialist 3
State of Louisiana, Lake Charles, LA, United States
Our Mission
The Authority's mission is to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Overview of the Role The Community Outreach/Modernization Coordinator acts as a bridge between an organization and the community it serves, fostering positive relationships through communication and engagement. They work to ensure the organization is aware of community needs and that the community understands the organization's activities and goals. This role involves building trust, facilitating communication, promoting collaboration, and work to reestablish positive public perception of LCHA.
Experience:
Three years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Establish target partnership with the Lake Charles Community:
Financial
Commercial
Other Community Based Agencies
Government Entities e.g. City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish
Effectively communicate the organization’s message, goals, and activities to the community, and conversely, relay community feedback and concerns to the organization.
Identify and understand the specific needs and priorities of the community to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
Provide information about the organization’s programs, services, and resources to the community.
Identify and communicate to the Executive Director items of concern that may arise between the organization and the community.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to document community engagement activities and outcomes.
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
Probational – up to 24 months
Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shoniquea Dixon
Lake Charles Housing Authority
ssd@lcha-housing.org
337-426-8981
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Authority's mission is to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Overview of the Role The Community Outreach/Modernization Coordinator acts as a bridge between an organization and the community it serves, fostering positive relationships through communication and engagement. They work to ensure the organization is aware of community needs and that the community understands the organization's activities and goals. This role involves building trust, facilitating communication, promoting collaboration, and work to reestablish positive public perception of LCHA.
Experience:
Three years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Establish target partnership with the Lake Charles Community:
Financial
Commercial
Other Community Based Agencies
Government Entities e.g. City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish
Effectively communicate the organization’s message, goals, and activities to the community, and conversely, relay community feedback and concerns to the organization.
Identify and understand the specific needs and priorities of the community to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
Provide information about the organization’s programs, services, and resources to the community.
Identify and communicate to the Executive Director items of concern that may arise between the organization and the community.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to document community engagement activities and outcomes.
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:
Probational – up to 24 months
Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shoniquea Dixon
Lake Charles Housing Authority
ssd@lcha-housing.org
337-426-8981
#J-18808-Ljbffr