Under the direction of the Chief of Housing Choice Voucher Program, The Housing Specialist I is responsible for the eligibility, income, rent and contractual relationships with owners.
The Housing Specialist I may perform admissions, re-certifications, interim adjustments, rent increases and deal with both participant and landlord problems.
Responsibilities:
Verifying accuracy and integrity of information provided by the client.
Conducting criminal history checks on all adult members of applicant families.
Determining eligibility of applicants from the waiting list, special admissions and port-ins.
Informing ineligible families of informal meeting procedures.
Determining Annual Income in accordance with HUD rules.
Obtaining Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) or third-party verification of income (or documentation of why third-party verifications are not present).
Answering questions from landlords, tenants and public.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong willingness to help families.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively to people with diverse backgrounds both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree, or any combination of experience and education.
HCHC firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Columbia, Maryland. In person, with hybrid schedule possible after 6-month probationary period.
Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected].