What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenant Selector position at Woonsocket Housing Authority?
STATUS: Non-Exempt
FUNCTION: Interviews and processes applicants for public housing
and/or Section 8 programs. Calculates rents. Selects applicants to
become tenants in accordance with federal regulations and Authority
policy. Updates files. general office duties. Leases apartments. Performs miscellaneous
SUPERVISION: Works under the general supervision of the Service
Center Manager. The Tenant Selector provides no supervision to others,
but may furnish direction to personnel who are assigned to provide clerical
support.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Interviewing applicants, processing applications including all eligibility
verifications, inputting information into the computer, printing letters
and updating application files.
- Calculating rents in accordance with HUD regulations and the WHA
ACOP.
- Preparing the paperwork and meeting with the applicants to lease
apartments.
- Keeping records-vacancies, move-ins, move-outs.
- Maintaining all applicant files and lists.
- Handling large volume of inquiries, telephone and written, from or
about applicants.
- Prepare input sheets, updating and entering information into the
computer daily or as needed, following prescribed guidelines set forth
by HUD.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
- May show apartments to applicants.
- Perform general office duties as assigned by the Service Center
Manager.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate
supervisor and other management as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position are primarily
office-based and require manual dexterity sufficient to competently use
office equipment such as a keyboard or calculator. From time to time, the
holder of this position will be required to conduct walkthroughs of dwelling
units which would include the ability to traverse over a ¼ mile at a time
and to use stairs.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong math and computer skills.
- Rent calculation certification within one year.
- Ability to input data into computer accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to pleasantly and effectively deal with people.
- Bilingualism preferred.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to substantially perform the duties of the Housing Data Clerk.
Pay: From $28.06 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28