Resident Success & Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Description

Starting Salary Range: $66,997 - $87,097 annually ($34.36 - $44.67 per hour), plus benefits

This position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by 5:00PM, Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.

Position Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Our Agency: Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is a diverse, innovative public agency located in Everett, WA, only minutes from the waterfront. At EHA, we are committed to more than just providing a roof over people's heads. We believe that our work extends to creating and fostering vibrant communities where the households that we serve can thrive. Those interested can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Accrue up to 12 days of paid vacation in your first year of employment
• 13 days of sick leave each year
• 13 paid holidays each year
• A strong benefit package including robust health, dental, and life insurance as well as a pension plan (PERS).
• Vision and long term disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work that makes a difference!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Resident Success & Self-Sufficiency Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive case management, service coordination, financial empowerment, and self-sufficiency programming to residents served by the Everett Housing Authority (EHA). This position supports housing stability while helping individuals and families increase economic independence through education, employment, financial literacy, and access to community resources.

This position serves as a liaison between residents, Property Management and Rental Assistance staff, community partners, employers, educational institutions, and social service providers. Through assessment, coaching, advocacy, and resource development, the Resident Success & Self-Sufficiency Coordinator assists residents in overcoming barriers that may jeopardize housing stability or impede progress toward self-sufficiency.

This role combines direct service delivery, program administration, financial coaching, community partnership development, and compliance responsibilities. In addition, this position provides self-sufficiency planning, coaching and recruitment services to eligible residents prior to formal FSS enrollment, as a part of EHA’s broader economic mobile strategy. While working with a diverse caseload of residents and program participants, the Resident Success & Self-Sufficiency Coordinator will develop individualized service plans, facilitate access to supportive services, promote financial empowerment, and support residents in achieving long-term housing and economic stability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administer and promote the FSS program by conducting outreach, recruitment, pre-enrollment interviews, eligibility assessments, participant enrollment, and execution of HUD Contracts of Participation. Maintain a pipeline of prospective participants and clearly communicate program requirements, benefits, and expectations.
2. Develop and manage participant self-sufficiency plans by assessing individual strengths, interests, employment and education goals, financial circumstances, housing needs, and barriers; developing HUD/FSS Individual Training and Service Plans (ITSPs); and establishing measurable goals and interim objectives.
3. Provide individualized coaching and case management to FSS participants through regular meetings, communication, assessment, problem-solving, goal setting, and follow-up to support housing stability, employment, education, financial stability, and economic mobility.
4. Provide employment and career services, including job readiness, career planning, resume development, job applications, interview preparation, job search assistance, job retention, and income progression strategies.
5. Provide financial capability and economic mobility services, including budgeting, financial literacy, credit building, homeownership preparation, and strategies to reduce reliance on government assistance and support transition to unsubsidized housing.
6. Identify and coordinate supportive services and referrals to address participant barriers, including health care, childcare, behavioral health, legal services, domestic violence, food insecurity, utilities, transportation, education, employment, and other community resources. Assist participants with accessing and maintaining appropriate services and benefits.
7. Develop and maintain community partnerships with employers, educational institutions, training programs, governmental agencies, social service organizations, and other community resources to expand opportunities and support participant success. Serve as a liaison between participants, EHA staff, and community partners.
8. Develop and facilitate educational programming and workshops related to employment, education, financial literacy, credit, homeownership, economic mobility, and other FSS-related topics.
9. Monitor participant progress and program outcomes through regular communication, documentation, data tracking, progress reports, and follow-up with participants, service providers, employers, and training programs.
10. Maintain accurate participant and program records and ensure timely data entry, documentation, reporting, and compliance with HUD, FSS, and EHA requirements.
11. Monitor and reconcile FSS escrow accounts using HUD worksheets, YARDI, Excel, and other applicable systems in coordination with the Resident Services Operations Manager and EHA Senior Accountant.
12. Ensure compliance of participant annual certification; process interim escrow withdrawal requests, complete participant terminations and graduations, and verify participant accomplishments according to HUD guidelines and EHA program policies.
13. Collaborate across EHA departments including Housing Management, Rental Assistance, Resident Services, Maintenance, and other departments to address participant needs, support housing stability, and coordinate effective service delivery.
14. Support program development and continuous improvement by participating in program planning, performance measurement, community networks, professional development, and identification of resources and strategies that advance FSS and agency goals. Assist with grant writing, grant management, and provide reports to supervisor and other EHA leadership on program progress and outcomes as requested.
15. Plan, organize and implement FSS participant education, networking or graduation events
16. Perform duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, HUD requirements, mandatory reporting requirements, and EHA policies, including coordinating language translation services as needed.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL IN:

• Excel as a communicator, demonstrating compassion and active listening skills to identify root causes and find solutions
• Be capable of managing multiple viewpoints and seeing situations from different perspectives, while also being highly responsive
• Ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries with residents while providing supportive services, coaching, advocacy and case management
• Have a thorough knowledge of available resources and social services and an understanding of how to access or make appropriate referrals
• Have a thorough knowledge of available education programs, vocational resources, financial tools, second chance banking programs, homeownership pathways, and social services and an understanding of how to access or make appropriate referrals
• Familiarity or experience with SMART goals and other financial coaching/mentoring methods
• Experience writing individual service or work plans, maintaining appropriate case file records, using database software, and preparing reports
• Understanding or history of working with grants and ensuring program compliance
• Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks efficiently in an evolving environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public administration, or related field AND
• Considerable experience in social services, housing programs, case management, vocational and/or educational counseling, financial coaching, frontline financial services such as banking and lending.

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPETENCIES :

• Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; listen to understand resident goals, ideas and concerns.
• Possesses strong, positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively; remains professional, calm, and tactful in stressful situations while adhering to a high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; knowledge of basic de-escalation and mediation skills; demonstrates techniques for building external community partnerships.
• Values organizational diversity; treats other with respect; promotes cooperation; works effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and educationally diverse populations.
• Specific ability to work closely with property management across multiple portfolios, accounting staff, and the HCV department to ensure resident needs are addressed
• Uses systems to organize, prioritize, and keep track of information and/or work in progress; maintains accurate and complete electronic and manual records; exhibits attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to research, analyze, and interpret large amounts of information.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy of HUD regulated contracts, forms, and escrow savings accounts.
• Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations or procedures; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
• Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goals of EHA; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Works effectively and efficiently to provide quality service to satisfy service expectations and seeks ways to improve service delivery.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office programs and experience with database software.
• Understanding of credit reports, asset growth and protection, tax benefits, and navigating the ‘benefits cliff’.

Required Workplace Standards

1. Works regular and reliable hours on site as required;
2. Attendance must be punctual and consistent;
3. Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work;
4. Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts;
5. Follows all EHA Safety Policies and Procedures;
6. Follows all EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures;
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions

CONSTANT:

Sitting for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity (Left, Right, Both)

Listening and talking

Repetitive arm/hand movement (LRB)

Fine finger manipulation (LRB)

Seeing and hearing

Lifting and carrying 5# (LRB)

Pushing and pulling 5# (LRB)

FREQUENT:

Walking and standing

Turning and twisting at waist

Climbing stairs

Bending and stooping

Reaching and grasping (LRB)

Lifting and carrying 10# (LRB)

Pushing and pulling 10# (LRB)

OCCASIONAL:

Kneeling and squatting

Reaching above shoulders

Operating foot controls (LRB)

Lifting and carrying 20#

Pushing and pulling 20#