Working at Helena Housing Authority (HHA) offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents and to serve the Helena Community. HHA offers a challenging and dynamic work environment that allows you to succeed. Team members work together on a variety of projects to meet our common goal of providing safe and affordable housing and related services to eligible, working families, the elderly, and the disabled.

HHA is seeking an energetic, service-oriented individual to join our team as an Intake Specialist. This position will provide customer service to clients looking for rental assistance in the Helena community. The position will explain program requirements and procedures, collect applicant information, determine eligibility for public housing and the voucher programs, and maintain applicant records. The position will also conduct client orientations and move-in inspections. This position reports to the Housing Programs Manager.

Duties Include:

• Provide direct customer service and technical assistance to clients in using Rent Café. This includes assistance in making applications, completing intake documentation, and coordinating lease-up.
• Maintain and monitor waiting lists, conduct yearly purges, and communicate eligibility status to applicants.
• Assist applicants in completing applications, explain requirements, and collect necessary documents.
• Collect reasonable accommodation information, coordinate approvals, and coordinate with the 504 Officer on approvals, this could include collecting information for transfers and coordinating with the Admissions Specialist and/or Public Housing Specialists.
• Verify applicant information, conduct background checks, and manage appeal process.
• Review applications, determine eligibility, and notify applicants of decisions.
• Maintain applicant files with all relevant documents and correspondence.
• Notify applicants of housing unit or voucher availability and verify continued eligibility.
• Coordinate Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) relocations to initiate protection (typically emergency transfer) by collecting documentation to support the preference, reviewing documentation with the Housing Program Manager and coordinate the actual transfer into an available unit with the Admissions Specialist.
• Coordinate the local Housing Choice Voucher programs for new lease up applicants from the wait list through lease-up. This involves pulling applicants from the wait list, preference verification, income guideline verification, criminal background, completing application process with documentation, issuing the voucher, explaining HUD rules and regulations (briefing), issuing a request for tenancy approval, maintaining communication with landlords, coordinating HQS inspection, signing Housing Authority Payment (HAP) contracts, and coordinating with the HCV Specialist on placement of new units and landlords in the YARDI system.
• Provide support to the State Housing Choice Voucher briefing process, including documentation preparation and presentation.
• Use a wide variety of computer-based applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Internet applications, Outlook, YARDI (proprietary resident management systems), and other Windows-based applications.

To view the full position description, check out the job posting on our website: https://hhamt.org/hha-employment-information/

Qualifications to Join our Team:

• This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with coursework in human services, business, communication and/or office technology.
• Two years’ experience in social service, housing, customer service, and/or office management.
• Attention to detail, customer service, communication, math, and office software skills are required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a criminal background check.

Opportunities:

The HHA offers organizational and individual pay awards (base pay increases and bonuses) and promotion opportunities based on employee performance and tenure.

Anticipated New Hire Pay Range:

Starting pay is $19.19 to $22.86 depending on qualifications (for highly qualified candidates), plus organizational and individual pay awards (base pay increases and bonuses). Full-time employees receive 37 days of paid time off, health insurance, and participation in the Montana Public Employees Retirement System. To see additional benefit details, please visit the HHA Employment Information page.

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed HHA Application Form either electronically at https://wkf.ms/3xWqTyI or by mail to CMS, Attn: Greg Ross, P.O. Box 1251, Helena, MT 59624.

The position is open until filled. Applications received by midnight, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening, later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!

HHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HHA values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact Greg Ross at the following number or email.

HHA is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and residents. As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles.

For more information regarding benefits and how to apply, please visit the HHA Employment Information page here.

Questions: Please call (406) 442-4934 or email gross@cmsmontana.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.19 - $22.86 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person