Neighborhood Services Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7643572 **Open until filled with a 1st review date of November 2, 2026** Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Neighborhood Services Specialist working with the City of Yuma Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will oversee, administer and coordinate a variety of housing and neighborhood services programs under the Neighborhood & Economic Development Division work plan. Under basic supervision, this job classification coordinates Federal entitlement programs for City residents; monitors program compliance standards, and assures that appropriate services are provided to eligible participants through the City of Yuma Neighborhood and Economic Development (NED) division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Administers and coordinates housing and neighborhood services programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), HOME Program and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); performs a variety of technical and administrative duties to provide eligible recipients and sub-recipients with grant funds that can be used to revitalize homes and neighborhoods, and expand affordable housing and economic opportunities; duties will vary according to job assignment. - Oversees provision of grant-funded services by outside agencies and service providers; reviews payment requests for accuracy, completeness and consistency with program budgets; monitors activities of grant funded programs to assure the technical requirements are met; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience. - Monitors division programs to assure compliance with Federal regulations, contracts, agreements, and division standards, goals, and policies; maintains records of activities, and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports to document services provided and meet funding agency requirements. - Works with community organizations to facilitate application processes, clarify program requirements, resolve issues with state and Federal agencies, and assure compliance with grant funding regulations. - Assists program participants and service providers with questions, problems and concerns, and responds within scope of authority; provides assistance to complete technical applications. - Verifies program participants meet eligibility standards for compliance with Federal regulations and agreements; provides technical assistance and training to program participants and service providers. - Coordinates and promotes housing and neighborhood services programs; conducts public meetings to promote programs and address program issues; represents the City and department on community committees concerned with homelessness and fair housing services. - Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demons rating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the Yuma Way, and complies with all City policies and procedures. - Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.