What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa?
Join THA as an Housing Support Specialist and help create a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities!
Snapshot of EMPLOPYER paid benefits:
- Principal 401(k) retirement plan with 11% THA contribution*; employee also may contribute
- Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma) available the beginning of the month after start date.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advantage PPO is company paid for employee only*.
- Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary is paid for by THA*
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays *
- Company paid time off December 25th – January 1st*
- Annual leave accrual*
- 0 – 3 years of service: 12 days per year
- 4 – 6 years of service: 15 days per year
- Sick leave accrual (12 days a year)*
Additional Benefits Available for Employees:
- Dental available the beginning of the month after start date
- Vision available the beginning of the month after start date
- Flexible Spending Account available (Individual and/or Dependent Care)
SUMMARY
Conduct appointments and prepare recertification documents and input updated documentation into housing software for participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Conduct briefing sessions for program participants. Conduct annual and recertification interviews with participants. Verify and determine if there are any changes in income, family composition or other information required for rent proportion computations. Receive, investigate, and resolve resident and property owner complaints concerning housing conditions and lease violations. Request inspections and coordinate with Housing Quality Inspectors to ensure units follow HUD Housing Quality Standards and participants are following their respective lease agreements.
Who We Are
THA provides publicly assisted housing comprised of traditional public housing, mixed-finance sites, and housing vouchers. Currently, THA provides assistance to more than 20,000 individuals, or 7,200 families. THA is governed by a voluntary Board of Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Tulsa. The board employs THA’s President/CEO, who in turn employs the remainder of THA’s staff of approximately 200 team members.
Requirements (Not an all inclusive list)
- High school diploma or GED and one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
- Must be available to work M – F, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
THA does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
- Driver's License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.82 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
