Employment.
PORTSMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has the following positions available:
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking to hire three full-time Employment
Specialists to coordinate and conduct program modules and/or service plans to train and obtain employment
for the agency Jobs Plus program participants.
-Interviews and assess participants regarding needs in order to become gainfully employed.
-Develops and promotes employment and employment training opportunities for participants enrolled in the Jobs Plus Program.
-Develops work sites in the public and private non-profit agencies via partnerships and contractual agreements for the work experience and on-the-job training components of the program.
-Assists in the development of participant’s individual capabilities and seeks solutions to issues involving childcare, finances, housing, education, training and employment.
-Markets the Jobs Plus Program to residents and recruit program participants.
-Establish and maintain program relations with Jobs Plus employers to promote the training and hiring of Jobs Plus participants.
-Provides information to participants on assistance with financial literacy activities.
-Valid Driver’s License.
-Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing in Sociology, Social Work, Education or related field of study.
-Three to five years’ experience in social work and demonstrated experience with case management of low-
income populations.
-Experience working with local resource and community services agencies and familiarity with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) rules and regulations.
-Excellent verbal and written communications and problem solving skills are essential.
Salary: $37,024/yr.
Three full-time grant positions with excellent fringe benefit package of paid holidays,
PTO, sick leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, etc.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESKTOP TECHNICIAN
Employment applications are being accepted for the position of Information Systems Desktop Technician – see attachment. Interested employees can apply for this position at https://www.prha.org/employment/index.php. Applications, to include a resume, must be received on or before the closing date for PRHA employees, which is listed on the Position Vacancy Announcement.
Persons not employed with the Authority, should also go to the Authority’s website (https://www.prha.org/employment/index.php) to apply for this position and include a resume.
PROPERTY MANAGER
The Property Manager manages plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, implements, evaluates and supervises the daily operations and functions of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other housing owned and/or managed by the Authority. Manages the financial operations of the assigned property; the rental program and performs annual interviews and in-home inspections; oversees building, ground maintenance and security of the property; supervises full and/or part-time staff; and coordinates resident services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy are essential. Three years' LIHTC property management experience required.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.prha.org
ORGANIZATION: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
LOCATION: Portsmouth, VA
SALARY: $44,200 - $70,720/yr. (Salary may commensurate with experience)
TO APPLY: Email your resume to prhajobline@prha.org. For complete position description, please visit http://www.prha.org.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to performs a variety of maintenance tasks and general repairs specializing in general maintenance and the maintenance and repair of buildings, building equipment and fixtures. Performs plaster and drywall repairs. Installation of downspouts, guttering and minor roof repairs and repair of windows, window screens and storm doors. Install/repair kitchen cabinets, sinks and hang doors Performs carpentry, mechanical and minor plumbing and electrical repairs. Participates in preventive maintenance and emergency repair and new construction. Thorough knowledge of common methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building trades. Must be available to work during emergencies and other unscheduled working hours. Driver’s license required. 6 years’ experience in building maintenance. Universal EPA Certification in HVAC highly desirable.
Salary will commensurate with experience.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.prha.org
ORGANIZATION: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
LOCATION: Portsmouth, VA
SALARY: $15.00 - 17.32/hr. (Salary may commensurate with experience)
TO APPLY: Email your resume to prhajobline@prha.org. For complete position description, please visit http://www.prha.org.
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has the following positions available:
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking to hire three full-time Employment
Specialists to coordinate and conduct program modules and/or service plans to train and obtain employment
for the agency Jobs Plus program participants.
-Interviews and assess participants regarding needs in order to become gainfully employed.
-Develops and promotes employment and employment training opportunities for participants enrolled in the Jobs Plus Program.
-Develops work sites in the public and private non-profit agencies via partnerships and contractual agreements for the work experience and on-the-job training components of the program.
-Assists in the development of participant’s individual capabilities and seeks solutions to issues involving childcare, finances, housing, education, training and employment.
-Markets the Jobs Plus Program to residents and recruit program participants.
-Establish and maintain program relations with Jobs Plus employers to promote the training and hiring of Jobs Plus participants.
-Provides information to participants on assistance with financial literacy activities.
-Valid Driver’s License.
-Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing in Sociology, Social Work, Education or related field of study.
-Three to five years’ experience in social work and demonstrated experience with case management of low-
income populations.
-Experience working with local resource and community services agencies and familiarity with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) rules and regulations.
-Excellent verbal and written communications and problem solving skills are essential.
Salary: $37,024/yr.
Three full-time grant positions with excellent fringe benefit package of paid holidays,
PTO, sick leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, etc.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESKTOP TECHNICIAN
Employment applications are being accepted for the position of Information Systems Desktop Technician – see attachment. Interested employees can apply for this position at https://www.prha.org/employment/index.php. Applications, to include a resume, must be received on or before the closing date for PRHA employees, which is listed on the Position Vacancy Announcement.
Persons not employed with the Authority, should also go to the Authority’s website (https://www.prha.org/employment/index.php) to apply for this position and include a resume.
PROPERTY MANAGER
The Property Manager manages plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, implements, evaluates and supervises the daily operations and functions of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other housing owned and/or managed by the Authority. Manages the financial operations of the assigned property; the rental program and performs annual interviews and in-home inspections; oversees building, ground maintenance and security of the property; supervises full and/or part-time staff; and coordinates resident services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy are essential. Three years' LIHTC property management experience required.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.prha.org
ORGANIZATION: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
LOCATION: Portsmouth, VA
SALARY: $44,200 - $70,720/yr. (Salary may commensurate with experience)
TO APPLY: Email your resume to prhajobline@prha.org. For complete position description, please visit http://www.prha.org.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to performs a variety of maintenance tasks and general repairs specializing in general maintenance and the maintenance and repair of buildings, building equipment and fixtures. Performs plaster and drywall repairs. Installation of downspouts, guttering and minor roof repairs and repair of windows, window screens and storm doors. Install/repair kitchen cabinets, sinks and hang doors Performs carpentry, mechanical and minor plumbing and electrical repairs. Participates in preventive maintenance and emergency repair and new construction. Thorough knowledge of common methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building trades. Must be available to work during emergencies and other unscheduled working hours. Driver’s license required. 6 years’ experience in building maintenance. Universal EPA Certification in HVAC highly desirable.
Salary will commensurate with experience.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.prha.org
ORGANIZATION: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
LOCATION: Portsmouth, VA
SALARY: $15.00 - 17.32/hr. (Salary may commensurate with experience)
TO APPLY: Email your resume to prhajobline@prha.org. For complete position description, please visit http://www.prha.org.
