Housing Assistance Specialist

The City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Housing Assistance Specialist.  The position is scheduled to work 5 days, 8 hours. 

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment

• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community

• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage

• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break at the end of the year

• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match

• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation  

• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

• Professional development opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees

• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The Neighborhood Resources Department strengthens and enriches the community by providing high-quality services and resources through neighborhood revitalization; resident empowerment; promotion and celebration of diversity; City code enforcement; and excellent housing assistance.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform a variety of administrative, technical and field tasks for the City's housing programs including assisting applicants, managing occupancy, computing payments, determining eligibility and maintaining a caseload of clients.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and 
• 3 years of experience in subsidized housing or a closely related field; and 
• Completion of industry-recognized certification courses in Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing with demonstrated proficiency and certification as a Housing Specialist within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and 
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or 
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.  This position is supported by funding from a federal grant (CDBG) and is contingent on the continuation and renewal of this grant funding.   A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available. 

The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.   All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.   The examination process may vary if determined necessary.  

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

Salary : $26 - $36