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Position: HCV Housing Specialist
Program Affiliation: Housing Choice Voucher
Reports To: HCV Supervisor
Salary Range: $12.54 - $18.42/hour
Position Type: Hourly
Revision Date: October 12, 2021

Essential Functions (include, but are not necessarily limited to):
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Scheduling all inspections and monitoring third party verifications;
  • Handling confidential information;
  • Processing applications and determining eligibility;
  • Verifying income, family composition and related information obtained in interviews, through third party verification or other means;
  • Setting up and maintaining files and/or filing system for Housing Choice Voucher eligibility;
  • Compiling and updating eligible lists for assistance;
  • Inputting information into computer for all applications, family income and composition changes;
  • Performing outreach activities to increase landlord participation in housing programs;
  • Providing referrals to clients and public on appropriate community resources;
  • Disseminating information on various housing programs;
  • Assisting with preparation of special reports;
  • Becoming familiar with policies set forth in CFR, Administrative Plan, and other HUD notices and handbooks as related to the HCV program;
  • Answering incoming calls and routing according to need;
  • Answering client questions concerning all aspects of Housing Authority programs;
  • Performing all aspects of the waiting list pulls;
  • Attending trainings as required;
  • Willingness to work the required hours;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma

Required Certifications:

  1. HCV Specialist

(Must be obtained within the first year of employment.)

Benefits:
Full Benefits - health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement package provided.

All resumes should be emailed to Amy Pugh.