Housing Specialist

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform administrative tasks supporting TGHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). The incumbent completes annual and interim recertifications in accordance with HUD regulatory requirements and TGHA standard operating procedures. This position ensures quality control in a range of HCV transactions and may recommend adjustments to Housing Assistance Payments, Utility Allowances, HUD Form 50058 submissions, and owner and/or tenant files.

All activities must support The Greenville Housing Authority’s (“TGHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

§ Determine applicant and tenant eligibility for admissions and continued participation with accuracy and efficiency;

§ Process annual recertifications, interim changes and/or moves including obtaining current third-party verification of participant information in accordance with program requirements.

§ Reviews documents and third-party income verifications in accordance with local regulations and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for third party verification. Ensures compliance of annual and interim files and notifies appropriate party when participants or landlords are missing required documentation from files.

§ Calculates total tenant payment, tenant rents, housing assistance payments, and utility allowance payments in a timely manner and in accordance with Housing Authority and HUD requirements.

§ Analyzes Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports and compares EIV information with documents provided by participants to determine reporting discrepancies. Addresses or escalates discrepancies as required.

§ Performs data entry in Yard system and generates HUD 50058 forms to be submitted to HUD via the PIC system.

§ Generates HAP contract amendments in Yardi system and distribute copies to landlords and participants via first class mail and/or email.

§ Maintains filing system to organize transaction files in accordance with standardized file checklist; scans documents into Yardi system.

§ Performs quality control audits and makes corrections to tenant files.

§ Prepares files for third party and HUD audits. 

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience supporting the Housing Choice Voucher Program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insurable under the Authority’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.

Must receive HCV Rent Calculations Certification within 4-months of hire