What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Processor position at Big Island Housing Foundation?
Position Description
The Applications Processor maintains the project’s application and waitlist in compliance with applicable guidelines and assists the Occupancy Specialist in placing applicants.
General duties include: Assist clients either in-person or over the phone, maintaining all waiting lists, screening applicants for housing, logging all incoming mail, and assisting the occupancy specialist(s) with other tasks as assigned.
Note: This position is a front-line non-supervisory position and time will be allocated to each project and activity.
This position works Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm (8-hour workday) 40 hours per week and is paid once every 2-weeks.
Hourly Wage Pay Rate (salary range) is Negotiable- subject to, commensurate with, and dependent upon Skills, Qualifications and Experience.
Required SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must seek LONG-Term Employment as we will be investing substantial time, funds and resources developing the skillset of this position which offers growth potential
- Must understand, appreciate and support our Foundation’s Mission Statement: To provide decent, safe and sanitary housing to the population we serve in Hawaii County
- High school Degree (or equivalency)
- An Associates or Business School Degree –“OR”- approx. 2 years of progressively responsible Employment which demonstrates a background in office and administrative procedures and other related pertinent skills and background
- Possess a current valid Hawaii State Driver’s License (with driving record deemed mostly acceptable to employer)
- Have reliable transportation (with current registration, inspection and insurance documents)
- Have a clean Criminal History (deemed mostly acceptable to employer)
- Ability to follow Procedures and ‘give and follow’ oral and written instructions
- Working knowledge of basic Computer Skills: word processing- MS Word, spreadsheet software- Excel, Outlook Email and Windows Explorer- electronic file management (moving docs into electronic folders created), etc.
- Proficient in Time Management and Organizational skills
- Communicate Effectively- Proficient in Verbal and Written Communication skills; All applicants and tenants treated in a fair and equal manner with respect
- Assist clients- internal (fellow employees) & external (tenants) by phone, email or in-person
- Desired/Preferred but ‘Not’ required: Knowledge of Quick Books is helpful and Experience in Residential Property Management Housing Leases and House Rules and/or particular with HUD, Section 8, LIHTC properties with general understanding of how government subsidized housing program properties work and experience with (or capable of being trained to use) maintenance portion/part of Property Management Software such as App Folio
Very ‘Generous’ PAY and BENEFITS Package Considerations:
- Hourly Pay is Negotiable- Subject to Qualifications and Experience
- Employer Paid Life Insurance (starts within 30-days of employment)
- Employer Paid Group Health Insurance Plan with HSMA- Blue Cross Blue Shield (starts within 30-days of employment) and can add a non-employee, like a family member, for approx. $800 per month
- Retirement Plan- Employer contributes 5% of wages earned each paycheck into Savings Account (starts after 12months of employment)
- 10 Fully Paid- Holidays OFF Work per year: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Kuhio Day, Memorial Day, King Kamehameha Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day After Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- 1 additional Fully Paid Day OFF Work per year- Your ‘Birthday’ (effective after 12-months of employment)
- 5 PAID ‘Vacation’ Days OFF Work (eligible to use after 1year of employment) and 10 PAID Vacation Days OFF Work (eligible to use after 2years of employment), etc.
- 5 PAID ‘Sick’ Days OFF Work (eligible to use after 1year of employment)… if have medical appointments prior to 1year of employment will be treated as non-paid work hours
- 2 PAID ‘Funeral’ Days OFF Work- for immediate family member death, for funeral arrangements and services, etc.
- Mileage Reimbursement (at standard government rate) for use of POV- Privately Owned Vehicle (for store runs or property visits)
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Looking to fill this position immediately with someone able to begin working ASAP- So, if interested, Please Apply ‘NOW’
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17