Program Specialist - S8 HCV Program

Job Description

Job Description

We Are Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Since 1938 the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been working to create jobs, expand the City's tax base, improve the quality of life for our citizens and breathe new life into our historic neighborhoods. Today, our dedicated professionals are committed to providing the best customer service to all of our vendors, development partners, and clients. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the citizenry of Portsmouth, Va. through resource acquisition, asset management, and pursuing innovative opportunities.

Making our city more inviting than ever means welcoming the best and brightest professionals to our team. We are currently accepting application or resume’ for the following position opening :

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM

Wage Range : $35,000 - $55,000

Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of HCV Programs or their designate, providing operational support in all areas of the Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program with the principal responsibility of insuring program compliance related to certification of Section 8 program participants,

Position Description

• Provides information to persons inquiring about the program.
• Schedules and performs initial, annual and interim certifications of program participants and processes portable transfers.
• Schedules and conducts briefing sessions and ensures distribution of all required information to program participants.
• Assists program participants with locating housing units.
• Assists in the determination of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and coordinates the execution of the HAP contracts between the property owner and the Authority.
• Monitors participants transfer needs for the appropriate size and type of units.
• Requests Housing Quality Standards inspections as required.
• Prepares statistical reports and assists the Director with special projects as requested.
• Keeps apprised of all pertinent housing legislation.
• Inputs and maintains all computer data, processes reports and written correspondence as required.
• Maintain hard copy participant files per standard of procedures, for periodic reviews.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of client data, with accurate records of client activity.
• Perform assignments including but not limited to fraud investigation, participant / landlord disputes, property damage and evictions
• Respond to landlord and participant inquires, with courtesy and tact
• Job duties, responsibilities, specifications, and other job aspects may be changed as needed; performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to complete all physical duties of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Experience and Training