Housing Specialist

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in the lives of

families in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties?

MVCAA is currently recruiting individuals to work with at risk youth, preschool age children and their families Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. (MVCAA) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MVCAA Offers a Generous Benefit Package!

Status

Full time

Department

Housing

Description

RATE OF PAY:

• $21.62

JOB FUNCTION:
Performs the day-to-day operations for the Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereafter referred to as the HUD Rental Assistance Program) Qualify, inform and assist low income households with housing programs to help them save money, alleviate poverty, achieve self sufficiency and/or improve living conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of federal regulations governing the Section 8 Voucher, Family Self Sufficiency, and Family Unification Programs.
• A willingness to learn new material.
• Adhere to government regulations as enacted by HUD.
• Calculation of eligible assistance and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP.)
• Complete eligibility interviews with prospective tenants and landlords.
• Certifies new program participants and recertifies existing program participants on time.
• Complete all paperwork correctly, neatly and on time.
• Prepares calculations for computer input.
• Maintains and updates all computerized program statistical reports, computerized forms, and correspondence.
• Links families to appropriate Social Service Agencies & Community resources.
• Incorporate a Trauma Informed Care approach to program delivery.
• Maintains computerized wait lists on behalf of the Public Housing Authorities and reviews preliminary applications.
• Inspects and evaluates housing unit to ensure existing conditions conform to the minimum Housing Quality Standards required by HUD.
• Demonstrates commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
Assist with developing strategies to integrate all services of MVCAA.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• A HQS Inspection Certification or capable of gaining it within one year of employment
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the general public and low-income families from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of low-income, poverty and diversity-related issues and the Agency’s commitment to the continuum care and service integration.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation to and from MVCAA agency offices, and Home Inspections.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job.

MVCAA, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMUNITY ACTION PROMISE:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people, help themselves and each other.