Rochester Housing Authority, Inc.
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Housing Specialist Full Time Hourly 7 Rochester, NY, US 1 Attachments
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1499
Salary Range: $21.38 to $32.07 Hourly
Typical Work Activities
Assists with the activities of a small housing office, assigning tasks to clerical workers and monitoring workflow
Interviews prospective participants to complete housing applications and collect eligibility information and documentation, explain RHA and HUD programs and guidelines, eligibility requirements and lease restrictions, and the rules and regulations applicable to public housing and Section 8 programs
Conducts recertification of housing eligibility for current participants
Interviews new and current participants to obtain data regarding income and household expenses and to collect documents of proof
Verifies that information provided by housing participants is accurate by inspecting documents and contacting social service agencies, employers, etc. by phone or mail
Determines eligibility and suitability of participants for residency in public housing and Section 8 programs
Computes income and expenses to determine participants' rental charges according to the Authority's policies and HUD's rules and regulations
Inspects rental units to assess housekeeping habits of participants and identify repair and maintenance needs and need for correction of safety hazards
Discusses with public housing participants complaints against them such as poor housekeeping habits, insect infestations, landlord/neighbor relations, noise, etc., and delivers oral and written lease enforcement notices when necessary
Recommends eviction of participants when necessary and assists with eviction proceedings
Assists landlords with completing forms for lease and contract renewals to receive rental subsidies for privately owned housing
May contact various human service agencies and refers tenants to such organizations as visiting nurses, Department of Social Services, medical transportation and youth and family counseling
May collect rents and other participants charges, make deposits and prepare appropriate documentation
Writes letters, memos, simple reports, and completes a variety of forms and ledgers using a personal computer
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Associate's degree in Human Services or Business Administration or related area.
Two (2) years of work experience involving explaining complex information and making determinations based on complex rules, guidelines or procedures, in fields such as, but not limited to, social services, financial aid, insurance claim investigation, employment and training intake, mortgage origination, housing eligibility intake.
OR four (4) years of work experience as described in the previous item.
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Housing Specialist Full Time Hourly 7 Rochester, NY, US 1 Attachments
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1499
Salary Range: $21.38 to $32.07 Hourly
Typical Work Activities
Assists with the activities of a small housing office, assigning tasks to clerical workers and monitoring workflow
Interviews prospective participants to complete housing applications and collect eligibility information and documentation, explain RHA and HUD programs and guidelines, eligibility requirements and lease restrictions, and the rules and regulations applicable to public housing and Section 8 programs
Conducts recertification of housing eligibility for current participants
Interviews new and current participants to obtain data regarding income and household expenses and to collect documents of proof
Verifies that information provided by housing participants is accurate by inspecting documents and contacting social service agencies, employers, etc. by phone or mail
Determines eligibility and suitability of participants for residency in public housing and Section 8 programs
Computes income and expenses to determine participants' rental charges according to the Authority's policies and HUD's rules and regulations
Inspects rental units to assess housekeeping habits of participants and identify repair and maintenance needs and need for correction of safety hazards
Discusses with public housing participants complaints against them such as poor housekeeping habits, insect infestations, landlord/neighbor relations, noise, etc., and delivers oral and written lease enforcement notices when necessary
Recommends eviction of participants when necessary and assists with eviction proceedings
Assists landlords with completing forms for lease and contract renewals to receive rental subsidies for privately owned housing
May contact various human service agencies and refers tenants to such organizations as visiting nurses, Department of Social Services, medical transportation and youth and family counseling
May collect rents and other participants charges, make deposits and prepare appropriate documentation
Writes letters, memos, simple reports, and completes a variety of forms and ledgers using a personal computer
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Associate's degree in Human Services or Business Administration or related area.
Two (2) years of work experience involving explaining complex information and making determinations based on complex rules, guidelines or procedures, in fields such as, but not limited to, social services, financial aid, insurance claim investigation, employment and training intake, mortgage origination, housing eligibility intake.
OR four (4) years of work experience as described in the previous item.
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