Assistant Housing Coordinator

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Boulder County seeks an experienced Housing Inspector to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining subsidized housing. You will complete initial and annual inspections, monitor incomes, and coordinate with HUD/Section 8 to ensure standards are met.

The role requires independent work, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred, with five years in long-term services or related fields.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver including the ability to mediate disputes.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Main duty will be to complete initial and annual housing inspections for clients.
• Maintains certification as a residential coordinator and HUD Quality Inspector for Section 8.
• Performs inspections of residential dwelling units.
• Monitors yearly income and rental information for everyone in caseload.
• Communicates with State Section 8 regarding client issues and changes.

Skills

Disability awareness

Independent working

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation & problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred

Five years experience in long-term services & supports

Job description

Purpose of Position

- Assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining subsidized housing in Boulder County. This includes completing the required paperwork to rent each unit; performing inspections at required intervals; ensuring that all residential housing meets HUD standards; monitoring the income levels of individuals in subsidized housing; and working with appropriate resources, public and private, to expand rental and homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities in Boulder and Broomfield counties.

• Main duty will be to complete initial and annual housing inspections for clients.
  
  
  
  • Maintains certification as a residential coordinator and HUD Quality Inspector for Section 8.
  
  
  • Performs inspections of residential dwelling units.
  
  
  
  


• Monitors yearly income and rental information for everyone in caseload.


• Communicates with State Section 8 regarding client issues and changes.


• This position requires regular use of a personal vehicle with liability insurance that meets A&I Avenues standards.


• This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

• Demonstrated skill in working with people with disabilities.


• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver including the ability to mediate disputes.


• Ability to work effectively with various technology including word-processing software, internet-based databases, etc.


• Ability to adjust work to regular changes in state and federal regulations.


• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet A&I Avenues driving requirements.

Training/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred

OR

• Five years’ experience working in long term services and supports which includes Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

OR

• Some combination of relevant education and experience appropriate to the requirements of the position.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• Must be able to access residential units and complete inspections. This sometimes includes entering crawl spaces, etc.


• Requires the ability to drive to various locations to meet with families, providers, etc.


• Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a highly stressful and changing work environment. This includes the ability to meet deadlines.


• This job requires the ability to occasionally flex work schedules based on organizational needs .

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on business needs, the essential functions of the position, and Company approval. Hybrid work is not guaranteed and is not considered a term or condition of employment. Eligibility for hybrid work is determined at the Company's sole discretion and may be based on factors including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, employee performance, productivity, attendance, and business operational needs.

The Company reserves the right to modify , suspend, or discontinue any hybrid work arrangement at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable Colorado law.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. This is an hourly, non-exempt position and it is expected that all duties can be completed in a 20-hour work week. Overtime may not be worked without prior authorization and justification of work demands outside of published agency workflow-related time to task norms.