Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator

The City of Oxnard’s Housing Authority Department is seeking a Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS) Programs Coordinator. The FSS Program Coordinator provides case management, goal‑setting, financial coaching, and community resource linkage to help participants achieve economic self‑sufficiency and stability.

• Conduct outreach to identify eligible families from Public Housing and the Section 8 program.
• Perform comprehensive initial needs assessments, evaluating employment history, education, childcare, transportation, and barriers to self‑sufficiency.
• Assist participants in establishing a 5-year Plan with actionable milestones to achieve financial self‑sufficiency.
• Meet regularly with families to monitor progress, adjust goals, and to connect them with direct community resources.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local employment agencies, colleges, job‑training programs, mental health providers, and childcare networks.
• Coordinate with the finance department to manage and track program interest‑bearing escrow savings accounts earned through increases in earned income.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Prepare and submit FSS grant applications and reports required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Assist in updating the Housing Authority’s FSS Action Plan to align with Federal Regulations and Grant requirements.
• Lead the quarterly Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) meetings.
• Draft marketing materials and conduct outreach presentations.
• Determine program eligibility, calculate rents, and process reexaminations. Eligibility for assigned public housing and Section 8 program participant caseload

Administrative Services Specialist, Senior

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Specialist in that it serves as a subject matter expert in providing specialized paraprofessional functional/program support and may serve as a lead worker or directly supervise the work of others.

May serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non‑routine matters and deadlines.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

The standard work environment varies depending on assignment, but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Provides specialized management service support in assigned functional area or program; coordinates, reviews and oversees related work and program activities; may work as a liaison with contracted vendors supporting functional programs. May serve as a lead worker assigning and monitoring work completion.
• Receives and responds to internal and external customer inquiries. Researches, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides information and support related to functional area or program assignment.
• Coordinates, monitors and responds to complex information and record requests; researches related data and information; explains and…