Housing Authority of Americus

The Housing Authority of the City of Americus has been participating in the federal E-Verify program since 10/24/2008.  Our E-Verify User Number is 160424.

 

This means that all new hires will be checked through the e-verify system to determine their employment eligibility.  Also in accordance with the State of Georgia's HB87 requirements all contractors for public works type of work must participate in the e-verify program and provide a signed affidavit prior to acceptance of their bids or before work begins.

Employment Opportunities

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Available Position

 

Maintenance Mechanic Assistant

The Housing Authority of the City of Americus is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Mechanic Assistant.  This position involves the performance of semi-routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring semi-skilled journeyman level knowledge such as carpentry for woodwork repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical and painting work.  Education and Experience requirements include graduation from high school or GED equivalent, two or more years’ semi-skilled experience in one or more of the building trades or equivalent, and have a valid class C or better driver’s license and have a driver’s record with no major violations.  Starting salary is $15.56 per hour or more dependent on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Interested persons must submit a complete job application at the Housing Authority of Americus, 825 N. Mayo St., Americus, Ga. 31709. Applications must be received by 04/18/2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time. Successful applicant will have to successfully complete a drug screening test, a criminal background check, a driver’s history check, and a credit check review. The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY COORDINATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Self- Sufficiency Coordinator will provide case management for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). This includes recruiting participants into the FSS program from our Housing Choice Voucher and Multifamily PBRA Housing Programs. The FSS program is designed to empower program participants in setting goals, overcoming obstacles, escrowing funds, and developing job skills/ training and thereby reduce their need for subsidized programs and services. The FSS Coordinator helps clients establish an effective and individualized case management plan and identifies and collaborates with local service/program advisors to help participants reach their goals. File documentation/ management, Housing Assistance calculations, coaching techniques, Grant Writing, Escrow Calculations are some of the needed skill sets that will are needed in this position. FSS Training will be provided, and Candidates must be willing to travel to training 2-4 times a year. This position may work evenings for special events and meetings with clients who work during our work times.   The work is performed under general supervision of the Manager of Housing, with considerable requirement for independent judgment and action.

Beginning Salary: $63,314.

Please send letter of interest and Resume to Penny McPeek @ pmcpeek@americuspha.org by April 30, 2024

LINK FOR FULL DESCRIPTION: FSS Coordinator