Housing Specialist
City of Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park, CA, United States
HOUSING SPECIALIST
Monthly Salary: $3,602.33 - $4,827.47
Work Schedule: 4/10 (Mon‑Thu 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Position Overview Under general supervision performs a wide variety of tasks relating to the administration of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives supervision from the Housing Manager and Housing Programs Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to the general public and provide information on housing or refer to other service agencies as appropriate.
Provide technical information regarding the rules and regulations of the Section 8 Program to existing and prospective owners, managers, and agents.
Explain program and procedure to applicants; determine tenant eligibility; verify income and assets; determine tenant deductions or allowances; calculate total tenant portion; accept and review application and maintain a waiting list.
Establish and maintain files, type lease agreements and contracts, applications, addendums, and correspondences.
Type inspection booklets and schedule housing inspections.
Obtain tenant, owner and Housing Authority signatures on lease agreements and contracts; type HUD Certification Application and obtain tenant signature; complete certification of rent reasonableness.
Respond to tenant and landlord complaints by phone or letter.
Analyze and determine the need for interim rent change and complete all processing necessary.
Assist in scheduling briefing sessions for Housing Programs Specialist; prepare and type briefing packets.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
Modern office methods, procedures and equipment.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic interview techniques.
Community resource availability.
Ability to
Learn, interpret, explain, and apply program rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Prepare and maintain accurate reports and files.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Make basic mathematical computations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Type at a rate sufficient for timely completion of required duties.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in a social services agency, community organization, or a similar agency involving heavy public contact.
Training
Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized clerical courses.
Eligible Applicants Applicants must have the knowledge and abilities listed above or equivalent experience and training. The City will screen applications for qualifications that meet or exceed the requirements.
Legal Right to Work in the United States: All new hires must submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days after hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Baldwin Park is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition.
Reasonable Accommodation Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed in writing at the time of application.
Contact City of Baldwin Park (626) 960‑4011
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Work Schedule: 4/10 (Mon‑Thu 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Position Overview Under general supervision performs a wide variety of tasks relating to the administration of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives supervision from the Housing Manager and Housing Programs Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to the general public and provide information on housing or refer to other service agencies as appropriate.
Provide technical information regarding the rules and regulations of the Section 8 Program to existing and prospective owners, managers, and agents.
Explain program and procedure to applicants; determine tenant eligibility; verify income and assets; determine tenant deductions or allowances; calculate total tenant portion; accept and review application and maintain a waiting list.
Establish and maintain files, type lease agreements and contracts, applications, addendums, and correspondences.
Type inspection booklets and schedule housing inspections.
Obtain tenant, owner and Housing Authority signatures on lease agreements and contracts; type HUD Certification Application and obtain tenant signature; complete certification of rent reasonableness.
Respond to tenant and landlord complaints by phone or letter.
Analyze and determine the need for interim rent change and complete all processing necessary.
Assist in scheduling briefing sessions for Housing Programs Specialist; prepare and type briefing packets.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
Modern office methods, procedures and equipment.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic interview techniques.
Community resource availability.
Ability to
Learn, interpret, explain, and apply program rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Prepare and maintain accurate reports and files.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Make basic mathematical computations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Type at a rate sufficient for timely completion of required duties.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in a social services agency, community organization, or a similar agency involving heavy public contact.
Training
Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized clerical courses.
Eligible Applicants Applicants must have the knowledge and abilities listed above or equivalent experience and training. The City will screen applications for qualifications that meet or exceed the requirements.
Legal Right to Work in the United States: All new hires must submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days after hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Baldwin Park is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition.
Reasonable Accommodation Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed in writing at the time of application.
Contact City of Baldwin Park (626) 960‑4011
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