Housing Choice Voucher Specialist

South Metro Housing Options is a non-profit organization, providing clean, safe, affordable housing for families, students, professionals, seniors, and disabled adults in Littleton and Arapahoe County, Colorado. SMHO currently assists more than 1,400 households to benefit our community.

Our Mission is to strengthen communities with creative opportunities for diverse housing alternatives.

SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player HCV Specialist. The position duties include a wide range of activities related to determining and documenting applicant and/or participant eligibility, income, rent and contractual relationships with owners in support of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) operations using written administrative policies and procedures. The position requires full accountability for assigned cases including accurate and complete files, resolution of customer service cases, and responsiveness to participant and landlord inquires.

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $24/hr – $26/hr

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Benefits

• Health Insurance (90% paid by the employer)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employer paid Term Life Insurance of up to 1.5 times the employee annual salary

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401(a) with 5% employer matching.

• 457 with 2% employer matching

• 12 holidays including birthday

• 4 floating holidays

• Vacation

• Paid Sick Leave

Job Duties

• Manage an assigned caseload of HCV participants and reports to management.

• Conduct annual recertifications within required time frames, which includes determining housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculation;

• Complete interim recertifications as required, which includes determining housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculation;

• Monitor HQS inspections to ensure all units are inspected every 12 months;

• Failed HQS inspection must be processed in a timely manner, HAP will be abated, and repairs must be verified;

• Conduct participant intakes and briefings, if needed;

• Process and monitor participant moves to a new dwelling;

• Determine housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculation;

• Educate participants on program requirements and family obligations;

• Educate Landlords on program regulations, HAP contract and inspection requirements.

• Process all transactions within the PHA’s required business systems;

• Maintain accurate and complete applicant/participant files;

• Run all required EIV documentation;

• Make necessary changes in Yardi for submission to the HUD PIC System;

• Provide excellent customer service to participants, landlords, co-workers, clients and vendors;

• Conduct all job functions in alignment with the PHA’s Administrative Plan, HUD regulations and other state and local requirements;

• Obtain certification as Housing Choice Voucher Specialist within 120 days of employment;

• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality;

• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a completion of high school or its equivalent,

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University; or

• One to two years of progressively responsible work experience for a public agency, or

• Related work in the social service or community service field preferred.

• Must have the ability to interpret and apply regulations pertaining to the program.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and possess strong computer and organizational skills.

• Computer software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Yardi Systems preferred.

  South Metro Housing Options provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, job training, termination or any other condition of employment.

  At South Metro Housing Options, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform Human Resources.

  This position will be posted until filled.