Housing Specialist

Salary:

$22.50 - $28.13

Job Details:

Under general supervision, work within the guidelines of federal, state, and local regulations and policies, as well as Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and Housing policies. Determines, certifies, and/or recertifies clients' eligibility for locally funded housing programs by interviewing and verifying income, assets, and other financial data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine applicant briefings and determine eligibility for certification to participate in a Housing program, including educating clients on all available programs for which they may qualify.

• Collects and verifies information from third-party party sources relevant to program eligibility including, but not limited to employment, welfare and social security, criminal background checks, and asset verification.

• Maintain tenant files, input data into computer and gather statistical data in accordance with federal regulations.

• Conducts applicant / participant briefings providing information related to program requirements, HUD regulations, fair housing, subsidy standards and administrative policies and procedures and consequences for violations of program participant obligations.

• Calculates income and allowable deductions to determine participant share of rent and amount of housing subsidy.

• Prepares and maintains housing assistance payment contracts and other contractual documents, maintains client files.

• Initiates termination of housing assistance for non-compliance with program guidelines, prepares file summary and case analysis for informal hearing.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Investigate allegations of reported fraud or program abuse, prepare client files for informal hearings, and calculate amounts of any owner / participant repayment due the Arlington Housing Authority.

• Researches, investigates, and resolves client and property owner complaints.

• Make formal presentations to small and large groups.

• On a nontypical basis, may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.

• Ability to understand and interpret local and federal regulations governing Section 8.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.

• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly and effectively with people from varied socio-economic backgrounds.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, sorting, seeing, and sitting.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, calculator, and copier.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three (3) years of experience in public housing agency with a similar federal program.

• Must obtain Housing Specialist Occupancy and Rent Calculation Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal Background Check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.