What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Housing Specialist position at City of Owatonna, MN?
Salary : $32.15 - $41.79 Hourly
Location : Owatonna, MN
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : PT Housing Specialist 02 2025
Department : Community Development
Division : Housing Authority
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Central
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NA
Description
THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE :
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.
ABOUT THE HRA / PLANNING / ZONING DIVISION :
We believe that thriving communities are always growing. The HRA / Planning / Zoning division creates a better tomorrow by cultivating economic development, diverse housing options, and workforce opportunities that lead to a vibrant healthy community.
In our department, the City's values look and sound like . . .
BETTER TOGETHER :
- Moving in the same purposeful direction with other stakeholders
- Striving for consistency
- Having open-minded conversations
- Working together to present uniform messages to the public
- Operating as a trusted partner in the organization and community
- Being willing to help others
- Bringing a positive attitude to our work
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP :
PRIDE IN OUR WORK :
Duties / Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
This position performs a variety of assigned tasks related to the rendering of appropriate paraprofessional services to a variety of Owatonna Housing and Redevelopment Authority programs; makes recommendations on program eligibility; reviews compliance with programs and / or regulations; documents information and recommendations. This position may perform assigned tasks related to administering rental assistance programs, including verifying application information, interviewing / screening applicants, and preparing files to be reviewed by staff; follow written procedures; produce reports as needed, maintains / updates client files, and responds to customer requests for information.
Specifically as a Housing Specialist you will...
1. Assists with monitoring and determining client's eligibility and needs by reviewing information, referrals, and application for program requirements; conducting interviews, documenting results, and creating case files; performing follow-up duties with clients as necessary to gather additional information.
2. Assists families with necessary forms to obtain assistance.
3. Provides information about available housing programs.
4. Works with numbers and procedures in a dynamic, changing system.
5. Performs office and basic administration duties, such as answering phone calls, monitoring files, data entry, completing records, and retrieving information from files and computer databases.
6. Performs orientations and briefings to potential clients. These can be one-on-one or in larger groups.
7. Assists with inspections as needed.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU :
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
Associate degree in related field; 3 years of relevant work experience is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing in :
Knowledge of :
Skills in :
Hours of Work / Physical and Mental Demands
Do you have an associate degree in related field; 3 years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
What best describes your previous work experience with Housing Authority?
Please describe your previous work experience with Housing Authority. If no experience, type N / A.
How familiar are you with federal and state rental assistance programs?
How comfortable are you with using computers and software programs for your work?
Which types of programs have you worked with in a professional setting? (Select all that apply.)
How many years of experience do you have in customer service to someone.
Please describe your experience in customer service. If no experience, type N / A.
Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference?You must complete the Veteran's Preference points below and submit the required documentation (MEMBER COPY 4 VETERAN's DD214) to the City of Owatonna by the application deadline of the position for which you are applying.
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Salary : $32 - $42
