Housing Specialist

Title

Housing Specialist

Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) Occupancy Manager

Operations/ Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP)

Non-Exempt

Responsible for performing general clerical work and assigned duties pertaining to, and in accordance with, the INLIVIAN’s Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and procedures and in accordance with HUD, federal, local and other applicable laws, rules. The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answers inquiries concerning policies and practices associated to the re‑examination processes in a courteous and professional manner or routes/directs inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Assists in coordinating background information checks of tenants to be recertified. Assists in performing final eligibility verifications.
• Reviews lease documents for accuracy and completeness prior to execution of leases by authorized personnel.
• Accurately and timely prepares Form HUD-50058.
• Collects and reviews interim transfer and re‑certification information, and coordinates evaluation, verification, and calculation of information and rent for recertification and move‑in.
• Explains rent calculation to participants and assists with completion of recertification materials as assigned. Prepares and sends appropriate notices of rent adjustments in accordance with HUD regulations.
• Schedules and conducts transfer interviews with participants as assigned, following proper verification methods/processing for each re‑examination in accordance with HUD and INLIVIAN policies and procedures. Examines and resolves income discrepancies as necessary.
• Accurately enters data into system, as needed.
• Reconciles rent and other charges collected throughout the month with appropriate personnel.
• Reviews participant files/folders and verification forms for accuracy and completeness and accurately inputs data into computer in a timely manner.
• May compile statistical data and prepare reports related to completed recertification.
• Searches files for information requested by department staff.
• Ensures privacy and maintains security of confidential materials.
• Accountable for consistent adherence to strong INLIVIAN standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of INLIVIAN materials, supplies, resources and other assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or possession of a certificate of equivalence of High School Achievement (GED) and one (1) year of relevant experience, plus one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in the housing or social services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to fulfill essential position functions.

• Housing Choice Voucher
• Enterprise Income Verification System (EIV)
• Rent Calculation
• Fair Housing

• Ability to learn federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and INLIVIAN policies and procedures pertaining to the Housing Choice Voucher program as appropriate to position.
• Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and record maintenance.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex written and oral instructions, communicate and relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established administrative rules, regulations and policies, to explain the re‑examination process to participants in an objective and impartial manner.
• Working knowledge of the operation of the INLIVIAN’s computer system and applicable software.
• Knowledge of basic math principles sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to use basic office equipment such as telephone, fax, copier, and computer.
• Ability to…