South Portland Housing Authority

Occupancy Specialist

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits - 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental coverage for Employee Only Plans!

Do you have administrative experience and possess attention to detail? This could be the opportunity for you! We are looking for a motivated, detail oriented individual to join our growing team!

No Experience necessary. Will train the right candidate.

Generous Benefits Include:

• Flexible work schedule 37.5 hours per week (with ability to work until noon on Friday's)
• Paid lunch break
• Generous Paid Time Off - 18 days accrual the first year of employment
• 13 Paid Holidays - upon hire
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Maine PERS Pension (Maine State Retirement Plan)
• Employer paid Dental insurance .
• Employee assistance program
• Employer Paid Health insurance with HSA
• HRA
• Employer Paid Life insurance.
• Employer Paid STD and LTD
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:

This position works within a progressive team environment for multiple affordable housing programs, reporting to the Director of Housing Programs, but coordinating activities with all members of the Leasing Department. This position is responsible for administering a variety of programmatic functions for participants across multiple housing programs, including but not limited to: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Multi-Family Housing. Position is responsible for ensuring that program decisions are made in compliance with applicable housing program regulations, and that all data is properly recorded in participant files. This position includes a broad range of specific duties including eligibility interviews and determinations, certifications and re-certifications, initial briefings for new participants and ongoing interactions with participants, property owners, and case managers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail and organization skills.
• Time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, Outlook email and calendar, as well as property-management software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree in liberal arts, business administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred.
• Experience in a social services environment desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour