PT- Section Specialist

The Section 8 Specialist completes work needed to review applications, determine eligibility, process rental assistance in the Section 8 programs managed by CAC. The Specialist works under the direction of the Housing Assistance Program Manager.

• Review applications, maintain waiting lists, inform applicants of eligibility for assistance, and obtain necessary verifications to determine eligibility.
• Set up and maintain detailed applicant, participant, project, and program files, and rental assistance operating manuals.
• Enter applications and eligibility information in assistance processing and database programs for the Spokane Housing Authority Section 8 program.
• Complete intake and renewal interviews with applicants for rental assistance.
• Complete the lease‑up process and annual re‑certifications.
• Schedule Housing Quality Standard inspections.
• Assist in providing community information on rental assistance.
• Complete program and project reports.
• Maintain and update program supplies, forms, and materials.
• Assist with other rental assistance related work.

• Provide recommendations for improving program and project operations and assisting in program planning, annual work program development, and development of housing project and program proposals.
• Provide backup assistance on family self‑sufficiency processing.
• Complete other related tasks assigned by the Housing Assistance Program Manager.

• Standard office methods, practices and procedures.
• Computer spreadsheet, word processing, data management and housing assistance program software.
• Effective office and time management practices.
• Rental assistance program requirements and procedures.
• The problems and needs of people with limited income.

• Communicate effectively with people from various social, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Schedule and monitor multiple processes or projects.
• Prepare accurate mathematical calculations and financial estimates.
• Read, comprehend, and follow program procedures, regulations, and specifications.
• Prepare succinct reports that are understandable to a non‑technical person.
• Maintain detailed and accurate project, program and client files.
• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet database, and rental assistance software programs.
• Work well under pressure, work independently, and work as an effective team member.

• An A.A. or higher degree in office operations or substitute, for each required year of education, 2 years of experience in rental housing assistance or a related field.
• Three or more years of responsible experience including one or more years in secretarial, financial processing, bookkeeping, property management or similar work.
• One or more years in direct provision of services to the public.
• One or more years of experience with rental assistance.

• Insurability and ability to be bonded.
• Willingness to occasionally travel throughout Whitman County.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Community Action Center are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

This position is PT‑no benefits.

24 hrs a week - Monday‑Thursday.

Sick time accrual.