? Urgent Search: Tenant Selection Coordinator
Company: Housing Authority of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: The Program Coordinator position oversees the
operations and activities of the resident councils within all the
public housing developments. The incumbent will act as a liaison
between the Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO (HAKC) and the
residents, facilitating communication, organizing events, and
managing resident participation initiatives. Requirements:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below illustrate the various
types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position
if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in
association with this position. Undertakes and performs the
following and all other work-related duties as assigned. 1. Acts as
a liaison, ensuring clear and consistent communication between HAKC
and the resident council. This includes relaying information about
policies, programs and other relevant updates. 2. The incumbent
will provide guidance and support to resident councils and their
organizations, operation and engagement with the PHA. 3. The
Program Coordinator will help residents understand their rights and
responsibilities, encouraging active participation in
decision-making processes related to their community. 4. They may
help resident councils access and manage funds allocated for
resident participation activities and ensure compliance with
relevant to regulations, including assistance with developing
budget, etc. 5. The incumbent will assist in identifying and
resolving resident concerns related to housing conditions,
management practices, or other issues. 6. They will organize
training sessions and workshops to enhance resident knowledge and
skills related to resident council operations and participation. 7.
The Program Coordinator works closely with the resident council,
often attending meetings and providing ongoing support. 8. They may
assist in developing and implementing a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) or partnership agreement between PHA and the resident
council. 9. The Program Coordinator helps ensure that resident
councils are representative of all residents and that their voices
are heard in decisions affecting the community. 10. The Program
Coordinator will assist with coordination of the election of
residents with a third-party vendor for elections and certification
of elections. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in
Business, Public Administration, Social Work or a closely related
field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years
of experience in Low-Income Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Public
Housing Agency or similar agencies with experience working with
resident needs and concerns or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience resulting in the ability to
fulfill the essential job duties of the position. WORK ENVIRONMENT
AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical
requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance,
coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to
the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Work is performed primarily in an office environment
with occasional travel to meetings. The incumbent frequently uses
standard office equipment including personal computers, telephone,
and related equipment. The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Office environment. The noise
level in the work environment is moderate. Work involves the normal
risks or discomfort associated with an office environment and is
usually in an area that is adequately cooled, heated, lighted, and
ventilated. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be available for occasional
overnight travel for training. 2. May be required to work an
unusual work schedule. 3. Must pass employment drug screening and
criminal background check. 4. Must work with the highest degree of
confidentiality. PI24e197b10747-37156-38080247
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