Choice Voucher Case Manager

Westaff is HIRING a Choice Voucher Case Manager in Lafayette, La.

Pay: $19.24/Hour

Hours: Monday-Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree in social service or related field preferred or
• Two years of case management experience;
  Computer literacy is required.
• Knowledge of general operation and procedures of the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Responsibilities:

• Interview applicants who are enrolling in the HVC program and participants who are continuing in the program and brief them on available housing assistance.
• Determine rent, program subsidy, and enroll clients.
• Compute changes in participant incomes, assets, and allowances.
• Verify income declarations in determining rent and program subsidies and submit verifications to appropriate sources.
• Prepare housing eligibility determination for certification of Housing Choice Voucher
• Request HVC Inspector to verify housing unit compliance after preliminary contact with property owner and review HCV Inspector’s report.
• Submit Housing Assistance Payment contract for signature along with an informational packet explaining the contractual agreement between company and the owner.
• Act as a point of contact for rental assistance conflicts between landlord and tenant.
• Process fraud cases.
• Expedite urgent cases consistent with company’s policies and applicable regulations and refer clients, as appropriate, to other human services agencies.
• Prepare lease documents and submit completed files to the internal auditor.
• Schedule annual recertification and special inspection of residents, as required, and maintain accurate records.
• Schedule initial inspections of housing units receiving HCV rental assistance.