What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rent Assistance Services Coordinator, PBV Team position at Home Forward?
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Home Forward is seeking a Rent Assistance Services Coordinator to support our Project Based Voucher (PBV) team. The Rent Assistance Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and operating rent assistance programs for eligible individuals and families to support housing stability for people in our community. This role involves assessing client eligibility: conducting interim and annual eligibility reviews; coordinating housing inspections and contracting with housing providers; providing information and guidance to applicants, participants and landlords regarding Home Forward and HUD policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. In this context, the incumbent in this position will collaborate with others at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders in the consideration of significant goals, concepts, initiatives, and other activities that profoundly affect Home Forward, its employees, and the people that it serves.
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This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3135 and will close on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Compensation starts at $32.51 per hour. Home Forward provides wonderful and competitive benefits, including (please see the benefits tab for full details):
- Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits. Employees only need to cover 11% of the cost regardless of plan option!
- PSLF Covered Employer We are a participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plan. This means that by serving your community with Home Forward, your loans could be forgiven.
- Long-Term Savings & Retirement is important for financial wellness and closing the wealth gap. We contribute 12% into each employee’s PERS/OPSRP pension plan as well as contributing a $750 match to your deferred compensation/457b plan each year.
- 16 Paid Holidays! - Over three weeks in paid holidays, which includes 4-days of organizational rest.
- Home Office & Internet Stipends We are a hybrid organization and set-up our folks for success! Each new employee will receive a $250 home office set-up stipend, and $150 annually there-after. Plus, we contribute to your internet expenses too.
New Market West
135 SW Ash Street
Portland, OR 97204
Please Apply Today!
Three years of increasingly responsible social work or social services experience with an emphasis on direct client work with individuals/families, case coordination, and program development. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, social services, or a related field preferred. A related degree may substitute for work experience requirement.
Home Forward recognizes that knowledge, skills, and experience may be gained through lived experience as well as education, professional experience, volunteering, or other means.
Salary : $150
