Housing Specialist

Job Title : Housing Specialist

Location : Alameda, CA 94501

Pay : $22- $30 / -Hour

Duration : 06 Months

Requirements

We are looking for a Housing Specialist II to do file reconciliation and quality control work.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs complex varied Housing Authority program work and participates in the full range of duties involved in working with clients.

Performs annual, interim, and special reexaminations of participants; receives, reviews, and processes reexamination packets prepared by a Housing Assistant or Housing Specialist I.

Determines initial and continuing eligibility to receive assistance under various programs; issues vouchers to eligible applicants in leased housing programs and recertifies participants to transfer.

May perform leasing functions; may explain housing programs to applicants, participants, and property owners; conducts landlord outreach; notifies tenants of

their rights and responsibilities.

May process portability paperwork for participants wishing to move in or out of the Housing Authority’s jurisdiction.

May participate on special committees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would

be :

Methods and practices used in housing assistance and / or social service programs.

Applicable laws and regulations including those related to fair housing, local housing codes, and guidelines enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the Housing Authority.

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of experience working with and assisting in the administration of assisted housing programs, social services program, property management, or housing / building inspection.

Licenses and Certifications :

If the assigned duties of the position include field inspections, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license by time of appointment is required.