Case Manager - Housing (Grant Funded)

What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Benefits

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
  

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.

Job Summary

Perform technical and clerical duties in the determination of applicant's eligibility for public housing assistance programs, in accordance with established Federal and state regulations and Pinal County policies, conduct interviews, and explain rules and regulations to prospective clients under basic supervision. Perform a full range of routine to complex rental assistance and property management duties, including managing a caseload in areas such as eligibility, leasing, and occupancy and enforcing policies while adhering to specific programs guidelines under Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.

• Interview persons applying for admission to public housing programs, explain County program requirements, and answer questions about policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Conduct initial interviews, collect supporting documentation, and gather all information required to make determination of eligibility for public housing assistance programs.
• Verify application information, check credit and criminal history, and other factors affecting program eligibility.
• Process applications, maintain files, reply to inquiries regarding status of applications, update wait lists, and refer eligible applicants to property managers and other staff for move-ins.
• Set up group orientation for new tenants, review the rules and regulations of public housing programs, and answer questions on housing assistance and other regional community service programs.
• Conduct quality control review of client's files and review case files for compliance with (HUD) regulations and Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and amendments.
• Update and maintain report logs and check for accuracy.
• Set appointments with the clients and landlords to do Housing Quality Standard inspection for initial, annual, re-inspection and audits as required.
• Assist other housing program staff as needed to meet workload demands.
• Compile documents for case files and track cases, case activities, and disposition details.
• Conduct lease-up meetings with new public housing clients to minimize the number of vacant unit days, explain lease provisions and tenant rights and responsibilities, collect required rents and deposits or arrange a payment plan within allowable guidelines, schedule move-in appointments, and coordinate move-in procedures including the transfer of utility accounts to tenants.
• Explain PCHCD Fair Market Rent and rent reasonableness standards and limitations to property owners and tenants.
• Stay alert to indications of program violation or potential fraud, identify possible violations and conduct initial investigations to resolve or document suspected violations, document client case files regarding investigation results, and prepare client pay-back agreements in cases of documented rental assistance over-payments.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of computer and customer service experience, preferably in housing or real estate.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AA in public management, urban planning, or property management.
• Special training and certifications through HUD and Arizona Department of Economic Security.
• Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances, including the Landlord/Tenant Act.
• Knowledge of HUD and other federal and state public housing program regulations and eligibility requirements, including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and HUD standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping, records management, and accounting rules and standards.
• Skill in understanding and explaining state laws, County ordinances, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing public housing functions.
• Skill in reviewing, updating, and maintaining files, reports, and documentation for public assistance programs.
• Ability to appraise factual situations and make appropriate decisions promptly and in accordance with law.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, push, speak, hear, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.