Allison Carpenter Email & Phone Number

- Recruit families to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, working to help families increase their household's earned income and move toward economic independence. - Conduct intake appointments and orientations for new participants.- Manage caseload of up to 75 program participants, create SMART goal plans, and conduct quarterly check-ins to guarantee success. - Collaborate with community organizations to provide various resources to clients. - Manage escrow… Show more - Recruit families to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, working to help families increase their household's earned income and move toward economic independence. - Conduct intake appointments and orientations for new participants.- Manage caseload of up to 75 program participants, create SMART goal plans, and conduct quarterly check-ins to guarantee success. - Collaborate with community organizations to provide various resources to clients. - Manage escrow savings account for participants and make adjustments as needed.- Maintain positive relationships with Section 8 and Property Management staff, coordinate outreach efforts for new FSS participants. Show less

- Managed a caseload of over 600 households receiving Section 8 assistance, organizing and maintaining their files. - Processed annual re-certifications, interim changes, and movers in a timely manner. - Investigated and corrected file discrepancies, ensuring compliance with KCHA's administrative plan.

- Determined client eligibility for the HCV program, including performing income calculations. - Conducted intake appointments and held HCV program briefings for new participants. - Issued a historic number of Section 8 and Emergency Housing Vouchers. - Provided exceptional client support from voucher issuance to lease-up.

- Performed income verifications to determine client eligibility for the HCV program.- Processed portability requests and corresponded with other housing authorities.- Responded to high volumes of phone calls, emails, and other client inquiries.

- Collaborated with clients to identify creative solutions to their housing barriers.- Communicated with landlords and located suitable housing for clients.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Currently enrolled part-time in Seattle University's MPA program. My coursework has an emphasis on government and the public sector.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Graduated in March, 2021 Minor in American Indian Studies