Housing Coordinator

Shift: 08-05(M-F)

Pay: $25/-Hour

Position Summary

Responsible for providing independent operational support by assisting in the coordination of programs under the Leased Housing Department in the delivery of these services, and for planning, developing, implementing, stabilization, eviction prevention, maintaining, evaluating, and overseeing programs designed to increase the economic self-sufficiency of program participants. Responsible for the Commission s Program policies and procedures are met in accordance with HUD, federal, local, and other applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the Commission receiving at least a satisfactory rating concerning HUD agency scoring systems such as Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) and other future HUD required evaluation systems. The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Responsibilities

Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.

1. Answer s inquiries and provide customer service to clients, landlords, agencies, and the general public. Also answer inquiries regarding policies and practices associated with Housing Choice Voucher and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Multi-Family and Moderate Re-habitation programs.
2. Initiates and processes Annual and Interim Re-certifications for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Foster Youth to Independence (FYI), Mainstream, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Project Based Vouchers, Family Self-Sufficiency, Home Ownership and EHV program tenants/residents. Meets with clients to update and revise client/landlord information, adjust rent, complete required certification and re-certification paperwork and review required regulations and family responsibilities.
3. Coordinates background information checks of families to be recertified. Performs final eligibility verifications.
4. Schedules special inspections of units for pre-move and recertification, and on occasion in response to tenant requests and landlord claims of damage.
5. Reviews lease documents for accuracy and completeness and execution of the HAP.
6. Assists in preparation and distribution of notices of violation of the Statement of Family Responsibilities and assists the Admissions & Leasing Supervisor or HCV Manager with the enforcement of Statement of Family Responsibilities.
7. Prepares/completes Form HUD-50058/50059 in an accurate and timely manner to timely electronic submission to the PIC system.
8. Maintains data regarding Family Self-Sufficiency services and accomplishments and prepares reports summarizing these service data for use by the Commission, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the community of service providers assisting with the delivery of services.
9. Serves as liaison among and between related departments within the Commission whose goals and daily work product relates to the Family Self Sufficiency program including but not limited to housing choice voucher, public housing, finance, and other resident services.
10. Interviews and determines the eligibility of applicants for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

Education and Experience

An Associate s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of relevant experience, plus at least three (3) years experience in the housing or social services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to fulfill essential position functions.