FSS & Housing Counseling Supervisor (grant)

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

$67K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Four years of public housing agency resident programs experience.
  • HUD Housing Counselor Certification required.
  • Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Certification required.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee activities of FSS staff; ensure compliance with laws and policies.
  • Meet regularly with staff to provide guidance and evaluate performance.
  • Manage goals, objectives, and budgets of the work group.
  • Maintain a caseload of FSS participants; assist with their compliance needs.
  • Provide financial counseling and resource management support.
  • Conduct client assessments and develop Individual Training Plans.
  • Monitor and quality control compliance of all program files.

Benefits

  • Enjoy a 3-day weekend each week.
  • Receive 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Take advantage of student loan forgiveness through PSLF program.
  • Participate in a fully funded Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Announcement Number

Job Title

26-032

FSS & Housing Counseling Supervisor (Grant-funded)

Number of Openings

Compensation (Depending on Experience, DOE)

Positions Available: 1

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM

$67,001.58 (Step 1) - $107,111.89 (Step 20) annually

The typical starting range for this position is between $67,001.58 and $73,957.10 DOE.

Opening Date

Closing Date

August 12, 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

September 2, 2026

The closing date may be earlier based on the number of applications received.

To Apply and Required Documents

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:

  • Complete an application online - to apply, click here
  • Submit a cover letter and resume


Only complete applications will be considered.

*Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully:

  • Complete a background investigation, which may include:


(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)

  • Pass a workplace drug test within 72 hours*
  • Possess a valid State of Nevada driver's license
  • Possess a clean driving record


*As a federally-funded employer, although legal in the state of Nevada, marijuana is restricted under Federal guidelines.

Employee Benefits

Pay is only part of your generous compensation package for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking; 2 weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) - 100% Employer-Funded or Employee/Employer-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Position Summary

The FSS & Housing Counseling Supervisor (Grant-Funded) position is responsible for overseeing all activities of the FSS and Housing Counseling Coordinators while case managing a caseload of no less than 25 FSS participants, writing grants, ensuring the FSS team complies with all HUD FSS grant requirements, providing housing counseling to FSS graduates for up to one year after FSS graduation, maintaining Housing Counseling standards, and ensuring compliance of all activities with SNRHA goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and state and federal laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Monitor, coordinate, and prioritize the activities of the FSS program's staff; review and approve documents; monitor work, develop staff skills, and evaluate performance; assure a productive and efficient work environment; assure staff activities comply with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals.
  • Meet regularly with staff to offer support and guidance; analyze and evaluate issues, resolve questions on policies and procedures, and manage the implementation of solutions; plan, organize, track, monitor, and control work activities; gather and analyze information and prepare reports on operations and activities.
  • Manage and monitor goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and priorities for work group; assure effective communication of FSS program strategies and issues.
  • Carry a caseload of FSS program clients according to current NOFA; schedule and conduct regular meetings with program participants; and assist clients in maintaining and managing FSS contract obligations in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements.


  • Provide counseling, advocacy, and ongoing monitoring and support on financial issues and the management of resources; provide strategies to encourage participants to resolve existing credit issues and contract compliance issues.


  • Provide a full range of FSS case management services, on a regular, ongoing, and satisfactory basis: assess client needs, determine eligibility, and develop an Individual Training and Services Plan that identifies client needs and action steps necessary to meet the client's goals.


  • Monitors and quality controls all FSS Coordinator and Housing Counseling files and escrow packets for compliance.


  • Researches, writes, and submits grant applications and monitors current status.


  • Monitors the performance of all service providers to ensure compliance with the MOU.


  • Manages special assignments as needed, including grant programs, scholarships, and special events.


This position is eligible to participate in the collective bargaining unit (SEIU), which represents certain Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications help identify candidates most likely to perform successfully in the role. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview; however, applicants will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which they meet the position's requirements and align with the agency's immediate needs. Applicants should demonstrate the following:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Four (4) years of relevant public housing agency resident programs experience.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, crisis management, and organizational skills.


A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for a required degree. The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) will assess 1.5 years of full-time, directly related work experience as equivalent to one (1) year of education.

Licenses and Certifications

  • HUD Housing Counselor Certification
  • Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Certification
  • Valid Nevada State-issued Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.


Physical Ability:

This job requires continuous gripping or feeling with hands; typing/repetitive movement; continuous talking or hearing; continuous sitting; continuous reaching with hands and arms; occasional climbing or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional standing; and occasional walking. Occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds.

SNRHA utilizes Criteria for online employment testing. Successful candidates will be invited via email from ADP to participate in the online testing for further consideration in the recruitment process. Failure to participate in the testing is considered a withdrawal by the candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are desired qualifications that exceed the minimum qualifications and demonstrate additional education, experience, training, or other relevant credentials. Applicants who possess the following may receive preference:

  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
  • Experience working with affordable housing and a diversity of residents, including low-income, disabled, and elderly.
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience.


Screening and Selection

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be considered further. Evaluation factors include, but are not limited to, a cover letter and resume, writing samples, pre-employment testing/assessments, panel interviews, references, and background investigation.

SNRHA utilizes Criteria for online employment testing. Successful candidates will be invited via email from ADP to participate in the online testing for further consideration in the recruitment process. Failure to participate in the testing is considered a withdrawal by the candidate.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, contact the HR Department [redacted]).

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