Section 8 Specialist

Section 8 Specialist

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Rental Assistance, to determine the eligibility of applicants and participants for all programs administered by the Rental Assistance Department; to provide support in various procedures relating to initial eligibility, initial lease-ups, re-examinations, transfers, terminations, and do related work as required.

Typical Duties

Essential Functions :

• Initiates, schedules and implements process for initial interviews, voucher issuance, initial lease-ups, re-examinations, and terminations.
• Explains policies, procedures and disseminates other rental assistance information to landlords, tenants, and applicants.
• Generates contracts, interim changes, re-certifications, form letters, and other client information and / or correspondence.
• Enters client data into the computer software program to document changes in participant status.
• Prepares new files for HCV participants relocating from one unit to another unit.
• Assists in the collection of data for rent reasonableness, utility costs, and general market data; assists in owner and family disputes.
• Prepares material for hearings; conducts briefings.
• Compiles reports as needed.
• As requested, assists in the preparation and analysis of SEMAP, RIM Review responses, and corrective action plans.
• Refers program participants to services offered by other community-based organizations.
• Coordinates with landlords and participants to facilitate occupancy and resolve landlord tenant processes Request for Tenancy Approval and changes to lease; initiates inspection requests.
• Coordinates the execution of leases and Housing Assistance Payments Contracts;
• Updates computer in order to release or stop Housing Assistance Payments;

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Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, and disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.