Housing Programs Specialist

Eureka CA

Description

City of Eureka Housing Authority County of Humboldt Housing Authority Job Title: Housing Programs Specialist Date: October 2022 Under the direction of: Housing Programs Supervisor Grade: TBD, $3,617 - $5,111/month + benefits Interested persons should inquire by emailing Heather Humphreys (see e-mail link under the “reply” button). In your email, please use a subject line of “Housing Specialist”. In the body, please request an application packet. The packet will include a job description, a benefit and salary description, and application for employment. You may also pick up the application packet at the Housing Authority office, located at 735 W. Everding Street, Eureka, California, on Tuesday – Thursday between the hours of 10:00am – 3:00pm. Applicants are required to return a letter of interest and resume along with the standard application included in the packet. This position will remain open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. A hiring decision will be made after completion of the interviews. At the time of the job offer, the position is available contingent on a successful background check and a work fitness exam. SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs duties in either Public Housing, intake or Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. INTAKE DUTIES Interviews program applicants and explains programs and eligibility criteria. Interviews program applicants. Establishes eligibility based on verification of income and other factors and makes initial eligibility determinations. Informs applicants of eligibility status. Maintains computerized waiting lists in compliance with HUD regulations and guidelines. PUBLIC, FAMILY and SENIOR HOUSING DUTIES Performs eligibility screening, placement and ongoing case management for all public housing clients in PHA owned units. Coordinates placement of tenants into vacant units with maintenance and accounting departments. Explains tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities and program rules regulations and penalties. Establishes and maintains program records and files. Maintains a computerized system for units under management. Performs lease up functions. Annually verifies family eligibility. Assists in investigations of program abuse. Prepares HUD and other reports. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER DUTIES Establishes initial placement and on-going case management for Housing Choice Voucher participants. Briefs families to explain program rules and regulations. Prepares lease contracts and other documents related to the Housing Assistance Program. Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.