Housing Assistance Technician

EMPLOYER: Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City (“ACHA”)

JOB TITLE: Housing Assistance Technician

DATE POSTED: December 4, 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 14, 2024

AGENCY OVERVIEW: The ACHA is a public housing authority that provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and seniors through various affordable housing programs, including Public Housing (~1,546 units) and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (~1,198 vouchers). The ACHA has an annual budget of $26 million, has approximately eight-five employees, and has received a Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. The ACHA is overseen by an independent Board of Commissioners (the “Board”).

JOB OVERVIEW: The ACHA is seeking to hire a highly qualified Housing Assistance Technician for our Section 8 / HCV Program Department. The successful applicant will perform a variety of routine tasks including interviewing and investigating housing applicants to determine eligibility and continued occupancy. The successful applicant will work in our Section 8 / HCV Program Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in a public or private housing assistance program assisting individuals and families in obtaining suitable housing and/or in determining the eligibility or qualifications for housing assistance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with performing routine clerical tasks.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

SALARY:

• Status: Full-Time

• Typical Working Hours: 32.5 weekly

• Salary Range: $30,000 - $42, 000

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Interested individuals must submit an employment application (available on the ACHA website) via email to Maria Herring, Personnel Director, at mherring@atlanticcityha.org.

• The ACHA will not consider any responses that are received after the deadline or otherwise improperly submitted, or that fail to include a completed employment application.

• The ACHA will provide a full job description to the applicants selected for an interview.

• The ACHA reserves the right to contact applicant references and to take any other action necessary to verify any information provided by the applicant.

• The ACHA reserves the right to reject any applicant who provides false or misleading information at any time during the application process.

• The ACHA reserves the right to conduct a background check (including criminal history, driving record, and/or credit history) at any time following the initial interview.

• The ACHA reserves the right to reject an applicant based on the results of a background check, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-22.2 and applicable ACHA policies.

• The ACHA reserves the right to conduct pre-employment drug testing.

The ACHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $42,000