What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at City of Grand Prairie?
We are looking for a Housing Specialist to join our Housing Team!
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where all employees feel valued and respected.
The purpose of this position is to determine eligibility and assist participants for the Section 8 Program. This is accomplished by maintaining tenants' files; issuing vouchers to eligible applicants; completing family briefing; performing rent calculations and determining eligibility. Other duties include maintaining waiting list; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
- Maintains tenants’ files by entering information in the computer; ensuring that files are in order and complete; sending required verification; and maintaining new contracts and rent increases.
- Issues vouchers to eligible applicants by determining the size of the voucher based on the subsidy standards; and monitoring vouchers that are issued and expired.
- Completes family briefing by conducting individual or group meetings to review current family status on income, allowances, and family compositions; reviewing HUD regulations and policies pertaining to the program; explaining grounds for termination of assistance; addressing tenants on issues regarding eviction notices and court orders; and locating a suitable unit and leases it.
- Performs rent calculations and determines eligibility by computing annual income based on family composition, income, allowances, utility allowances, and contract rent; and calculating tenants rent based on their income to see if the qualify for rent amounts in accordance to Federal rent calculation computation.
- Maintains the waiting list by contacting applicants on the Section 8 waiting list; interviewing the family to determine eligibility in accordant to administrative and regulatory requirements of the Section 8 Program; reviewing waiting list monthly; verifying status and placement of families on waiting list to determine eligibility or continued interest in the program.
- All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
- Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent.
- Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.
- Licenses: Valid Driver's License required.
Salary : $37,066 - $52,985
