Housing Specialist​/Inspector

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FULL TIME Technical Miami, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.04 To $27.88 Annually

• Department: Housing / Supportive Services / HOPWA
• Reports To: Housing Director
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt or Exempt, based on organizational classification
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Miami, Florida

The Housing Specialist/Inspector is responsible for coordinating housing-related services for eligible clients participating in housing assistance programs, including but not limited to HOPWA. This position assists clients with obtaining and maintaining safe, stable, and affordable housing; conducts eligibility screenings and recertifications; coordinates housing inspections; serves as a liaison between clients, landlords, case managers, and the City of Miami; and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and program-specific requirements.

The Housing Specialist/Inspector plays a critical role in supporting housing stability, client retention in care, and overall health outcomes by ensuring that clients are connected to appropriate housing resources, documentation is complete and timely, and housing units meet applicable standards for safety and habitability.

• Coordinates with the City of Miami and other applicable funding or oversight entities regarding client eligibility, approvals, housing assistance, changes in household composition, income updates, rental adjustments, terminations, and other program-related matters.
• Ensures compliance with applicable HOPWA policies and program standards, agency policies, and all federal, state, and local housing requirements.
• Upholds and follows policies and procedures outlined in the HOPWA Policies and Procedures Manual and Empower "U" Community Health Center’s internal policies.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks required client packages for City approval, including move-in, move-out, rental assistance, recertification, and termination documentation.
• Computes utility allowances, tenant rent portions, and housing assistance payments in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintains an active caseload as assigned by the Program Manager and ensures that all client services are documented in accordance with agency and funding source standards.
• Begins the recertification process at least 120 days prior to the expiration of the client’s certification period to ensure continuity of housing assistance.
• Conducts income verification, eligibility determinations, and annual recertifications in accordance with City, HOPWA, Ryan White, and agency requirements.

• Coordinates and conducts housing inspections for clients moving into, moving out of, or currently residing in assisted housing units.
• Arranges and monitors annual housing inspections and special inspections requested by clients, landlords, case managers, or program leadership.
• Requests emergency inspections when housing conditions are unsafe, hazardous, or potentially noncompliant.
• Conducts exit walk-throughs to document unit condition and assist with the return of security deposits to the client and/or City of Miami, when applicable.
• Conducts quarterly home visits to monitor housing stability, assess the condition of the housing unit, and assist clients in reviewing or updating their housing stability plan.
• Documents inspection findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, client concerns, landlord issues, and follow-up activities in the client record.

• Screens, certifies, and recertifies prospective and current clients for entry into or continuation in housing assistance programs within required program time frames.
• Conducts initial housing stability assessments and develops housing stability plans in coordination with the client’s Ryan White Medical Case Manager or other assigned care team members.
• Provides program orientation to clients, including program rules, participant…