What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Upper Sioux Community?
Upper Sioux Community
Housing Authority
5722 Travers Lane
PO Box 147
Granite Falls, MN 56241
Office: (320) 564-3853
Fax: (320) 564-4698
uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
Job Description
Position: Housing Program Specialist
Department: Upper Sioux Community Housing Authority
A Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) under the laws of the Upper Sioux Community
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Position Summary:
This position is responsible in assisting the Executive Director of the Housing Authority in administering Housing
related programs daily.
Essential Duties:
- Create and maintain files and client records of all Housing activities.
- Market programs and assist clients in filling out applications.
- Certify applications and determine eligibility according to program guidelines.
- Work with 3rd party vendors and partners in obtaining required documentation.
- Create required Mortgage documents in accordance with program guidelines and applicable laws.
- Attends loan closings with required parties.
- Record monthly loan payments in loan software, complete bank deposits.
- Run required reports on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.
- Report loan status information to Executive Director and/or Housing Commission
- Stays abreast of current lending guidelines, rules, and laws.
- Upholds confidentiality of information at all times.
- Attends meetings and trainings as necessary or required.
- Assists Executive Director on a day-to-day basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assists maintenance with rental properties as needed.
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Interpersonal Skills and Qualifications
• Ability to take direction well and to maintain absolute confidentiality of all appropriate and privileged
- Ability to work well with a diverse population and to deal tactfully with the public.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Possess strong computer and printing skills.
- Fluent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of loan servicing software and/or fund accounting software
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Associate degree in business, accounting, or clerical field preferred.
- A minimum of one year of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred or minimum of two years
accounting/bookkeeping experience and commensurate training in an office environment accompanied by a
high school diploma/GED.
- Previous work experiences within Native American Housing
Other:
• Must possess valid Minnesota Driver’s License and able to meet standards for driving Upper Sioux Community
- Must be able to attend training off-site and occasionally out of town/state for more than a day at a time to
- Must be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment, and random drug tests.
- The Upper Sioux Community is an equal opportunity employer. However, in the event of equally qualified
candidates, the law governing Native American preference shall be applied and must be fully qualified for the
position.
If interested, send cover letter, and resume to:
Upper Sioux Community Housing Authority
PO Box 147
Attn: Housing Director
Granite Falls, MN 56241
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