Jackson Housing Authority
Mission Statement
To provide quality housing and supporting services for low and moderate income persons, which promote upward mobility and a better standard of living.
ADDRESS: 125 Preston Street, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301
PHONE: 731-422-1671
FAX: 731-425-4605
TTY: 731-424-4587
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) was organized and chartered in 1939 pursuant to the Housing Authorities Law of Tennessee. JHA is a public non-profit corporation which provides the low-rent public housing, Section 8, and Community Development programs as its primary activities. JHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor to staggered five-year terms. The Executive Director serves as Secretary to the Board and has the responsibility for the administration of the agency, pursuant to Board policy.
Jackson Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
ancestry, age, physical or mental disability.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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JOB OPENING
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY HCV COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Recruit, screen, and qualify Section 8 HCV participants for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program; interview FSS participants to assess their needs and develop an Individual Training & Service Plan; initiate a Contract of Participation for each family to help them fulfill their obligations as a participant in the FSS program using the software provided; participate on special boards or advisory councils, and assist with special community projects; conduct quarterly FSS enrollment sessions to explain the program to referred/interested families about the program; maintain case files for FSS program participants by conducting annual and interim reexaminations to determine any changes of income or other status changes to ensure compliance guidelines, and make required rent adjustments; counsel participants on requirements or assist with meeting goals for self-sufficiency; develop partnerships with community based organizations, agencies, and social service providers that provide services that can assist FSS participants in achieving their goals; network with community agencies to provide job training, education, counseling and related support services, and develop job opportunities; conduct life planning skills training, maintain quarterly (minimum) contact with FSS participants to review and track progress of program goals and to provide encouragement (phone calls, office visits, etc.); utilize the JHA software to document program activities and track progress of participants; conduct orientations and presentations to explain the FSS program to participants and the public; prepare letters, brochures, etc. using the Housing Choice Voucher participant database to notify families and generate interest in the FSS program; provide annual escrow reports to participants; prepare monthly and quarterly reports; and perform other duties as required. May be required to work unusual hours to accommodate program activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Education Psychology, Sociology or related field) with three years experience in the delivery of services in a social service agency; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A valid Tennessee Driver’s License is required. Must pass a post-offer physical examination and drug screening by JHA’s designated physician. Must be a resident of Madison County within six (6) months of employment. SALARY – $31,314
Submit resume via USPS MAIL to Jackson Housing Authority, ATTN: FSS
Coordinator, P. O. Box 3188, Jackson, Tennessee, 38303-0188 by May 8, 2014. Resumes may also be dropped off at the Central Office on 125 Preston Street.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Jackson Housing Authority (JHA) seeks to amend its 2013 Annual Plan which requires a 45-day public comment period under 24 CFR 903.17. Notification is hereby given for a significant amendment to the 2013 PHA Annual Plan to provide for the implementation of the new flat rent provision resulting from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2014 Appropriations Act. Section 210 amended the United States Housing Act of 1937 to create new rules for flat rents for public housing residents. This law requires that all public housing authorities (PHAs) set their flat rents no lower than 80 percent of the applicable fair market rent (FMR) by June 1, 2014. Additionally, the statue limits annual flat rent increases to 35 percent of the existing flat rent amount, and the amount will be phased in to ensure that families do not experience a rent increase of more than 35 percent annually. The new flat rent schedule will apply to the family’s next annual rent option or annual reexamination.
The Flat Rent Schedule is available for review and inspection by clicking here Flat Rent Schedule Proposed 2014 and posted in all JHA offices. The public hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. CST at the Central Office of the Jackson Housing Authority located at 125 Preston Street, Jackson, Tennessee. All comments should be made in writing and delivered to the Jackson Housing Authority to the attention of “Flat Rents” to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
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SECTION 8 WAITING LIST IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
PLEASE NOTE: Jackson Housing Authority issues vouchers for MADISON COUNTY only.
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The office will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Monday, May 26, 2014 – Memorial Day
Friday, July 4, 2014 – Independence Day
Monday, September 1, 2014 – Labor Day
