Housing Specialist

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide safe, affordable, and sanitary housing to low-income families.

The selected applicant needs to provide good customer service, follow policy and procedure, and be able to work independently.

Valid Louisiana Driver's License

Three years of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Responsibilities include:

taking applications and determining eligibility, responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Housing Authority and HUD, maintain tenant files, answer phones, type correspondence, collect payments, complete monthly housekeeping inspections, perform annual re-certifications to determine continued eligibility, attend training to enhance knowledge of program.

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm with paid holidays.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Erial Branch Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish

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