Housing Specialist 1 or 2

The mission of the Madison Community Development Authority (CDA) is to provide and develop quality affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization. The Section 8 Housing Specialist supports the mission of the CDA and the Section 8 Housing team by providing assisted rent services to low-income families and individuals in a professional and non-judgmental manner.

This position performs administrative support work in the delivery of rent assistance services and caseload management duties related to the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The work involves on-going administrative program support activity involving Section 8 program participant continued eligibility, maintaining accurate and efficient case files, and confidentiality of client information and records. Employees in this position work as a member of the Housing Operations Central Office Staff team. The work is performed under close supervision of the Section 8 Supervisor and is reviewed in progress and upon completion.

The Housing Specialist 1 starts at $58,292 annually and the Housing Specialist 2 starts at $61,779 annually. Classification level will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on the candidate's relevant work experience and overall qualifications.

$58,292.00 - $61,779.38 Annually

• Schedule and process participant certifications and determine program eligibility under the federal Section 8 Housing Choice voucher program requirements.
• Interview program participants to gather relevant information.
• Ensure all required documents are obtained and included in each participant file.
• Accurately calculate participant’s portion of rent for admission, interim, annual and special re-examinations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Obtain and develop documentation necessary to support decisions.
• Obtain third-party verification of participant income, assets, and expenses.

• Two (2) years of administrative experience, which involved some independent responsibility for an office function, significant interaction with the public, and interpretation/application of governing standards.
• Coursework in business, accounting, and/or finance.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirements.

Interested candidates can apply online at the City of Madison website. Questions can be directed to Human Resources at (608) 266-4615; 215 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., MMB Rm 261, Madison, WI 53703.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.