Housing Specialist

HCV Transition Support Specialist

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.

If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

The HCV Transition Support Specialist is housed within the Special Programs Team within the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Division, reporting to an HCV Senior Housing Specialist. The role will play a critical role in supporting a statewide initiative to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and living with behavioral health disabilities with obtaining housing through access to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, including individuals transitioning from the Georgia Housing Voucher Program (GHVP) administered by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).

This role supports an interagency partnership between DCA and DBHDD aimed at improving housing stability and access to permanent supportive housing.

It is one of two positions within the DCA being funded by DBHDD to support the agencies' close partnership. The positions will share statewide responsibilities, working collaboratively to streamline provider support, manage referrals, and ensure efficient case transitions. The positions will provide coverage when their counterpart is out of office to avoid disruptions in any programmatic processes.

Candidates should be passionate about housing and making a positive impact in the lives of their fellow Georgians.

* This position is term-limited to an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of renewal on an annual basis, subject to funding availability and performance.

• Referral Management:
  Track incoming provider referrals, ensure correct routing, and help identify solutions when and where needed. Certify initial eligibility, move, and interim certifications for DBHDD referral applicants. Determines and verifies income, assets, citizenship, medical expenses, and other eligibility requirements. Maintain communication with providers and internal teams within DCA's Housing Choice Voucher Division and the DBHDD Office of Supportive Housing.
• Provider Support & Communication:
  Serve as a primary point of contact for providers, addressing general inquiries and reducing the need for case-by-case escalations to leadership. Maintains effective communication with applicants, and property owner/managers to explain program regulations. Position will serve as a subject matter expert.
• Case Expediting:
  Identify urgent cases, escalate them as needed, and facilitate timely responses to providers. Conduct timely review of case files. Ensure that all files conform to HUD and DCA Administrative Plan.…