Salem Housing Authority (SHA) and Marblehead Housing Authority (MHA)
State Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator

Job Summary

The State Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator will oversee the Salem and Marblehead Housing Authority State Family Self Sufficiency Program. The program is intended to link residents to economic development opportunities with area programs and partners. The State Self-Sufficiency Coordinator will conduct outreach and recruitment on behalf of the program in order to create awareness and interest in program services among family housing residents in both Salem and Marblehead, Massachusetts. The Coordinator will manage a minimum caseload of 50 families which will include monitoring the participation amongst residents and tracking the success of the program. The program involves an opportunity for residents to escrow funds as income increases for the family.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in social work, counseling psychology or similar is preferred. Bachelor’s degree candidates with significant experience will be considered. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with low income, diverse, youth, elderly, and/or disabled populations. Must possess knowledge of local and regional social service delivery systems and initiatives and provide community service referrals. Enthusiasm and ability to connect easily with people of diverse backgrounds and provide crisis intervention when necessary are necessary skills. Computer literacy required. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates strongly encouraged.

Salary, Hours and Benefits:

$65,000.00 annually. This is a 30 hour/week position with an excellent benefits package including health insurance.

Resume and cover letter must be received by email no later than Thursday, May 22, 2025 by 5:30 p.m. to:

Anne Cameron, Executive Assistant
acameron@salemha.org

The Salem Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.