What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Professional II position at DHA Housing Solutions For North Texas?
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas
Leasing Professional II
Salary: $39,520 - $42,016
Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas’ mission is to provide affordable, quality housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As a leasing professional at DHA, you play a key role in accomplishing the agency’s goals by helping clients access affordable housing. You will work with the assistant manager of housing services to interview, investigate and verify eligibility of clients for DHA Housing Voucher programs, maintain client files and respond to requests for information.
Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!
Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans
Key Responsibilities
Warmly greet clients and ensure they feel comfortable while collecting any relevant information and answering any questions they have about the DHA Housing Voucher program
Conduct interviews, verify the family’s eligibility for the DHA Housing Voucher program and compute the family’s portion of rent
Maintain client files by conducting home visits, verifying information and processing program documentation files as required
Advise clients on their rights and responsibilities under the Walker Settlement and the Housing Choice Voucher
Perform administrative duties such as data entry, preparing and processing various documents and coordinating and scheduling meetings as requested
Explain the nature of DHA programs, procedures and services to clients while maintaining absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and DHA information
Enthusiastically promote the President/CEO’s priorities for the operations of DHA
Knowledge and Skills for Success
A successful leasing professional has…
- knowledge of DHA’s organization, operations, policies and procedures
- knowledge of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing program regulations and eligibility requirements
- organizational skills for assessing, reviewing, updating and maintaining files, reports and documentation
- high emotional intelligence to build strong working relationships with coworkers and interact with people of all backgrounds
- strong communication and interviewing skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field
- Two (2) years of related work experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Rent Calculation Certification required within 6 months of appointment
- Valid Texas State Drivers’ License required
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page.
Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N/A for questions that are not applicable to you.
If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role.
The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute.
DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Salary : $39,520 - $42,016
