What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Specialist position at CVR ASSOCIATES INC?
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For more than 24 years, CVR's team of professionals has provided technical assistance and program management to affordable housing programs across the country. CVR prides itself on providing extensive training, mentoring, and succession planning to its employees. We continue to expand, adding to approximately 200-member team across the nation. CVR has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Tampa, to name a few
CVR is looking for a professional, well-organized, compassionate individual with great attention to detail to serve as a Housing Eligibility Specialist. This position will service participants in assisting low-income families and individuals, who may include homeless, elderly or disabled, to secure affordable housing and improved living conditions with the goal of improved quality of life and self-sufficiency.
General Responsibilities Include:
- Perform and complete annual re-certifications, interim re-certifications, new admissions, transfers, port outs, port ins, special program referrals (as assigned), terminations, and rent increases for the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants for Affordable Housing.
- Notify participant and owner of the results of interim re-certification.
- Collect re-certification information, including income and any other required documentation for the administration of the HCV program.
- Schedule re-certifications and appointments with participants; interview participants for Affordable Housing.
- Monitor participant moves and lease terminations for Affordable Housing.
- Accurately enter data into appropriate databases.
- Conduct briefing with tenants to explain HUD, and administrative plan guidelines
- Accurately prepare weekly reports on re-certification and other reports.
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years equivalent experience working with economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and or families
- Attention to Detail
- Basic Math skills
- Excellent Organization skills
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Must be able to perform assigned tasks in a remote work environment when required
- Must have the ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Must be able to meet productivity and accuracy requirements
- Must have critical thinking skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary : $24
