Bilingual Housing Program Support Specialist

Ephome; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephome is seeking a Program Assistant to handle customer service for the Housing Choice Voucher program, including in-person and phone support. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. You will manage applications, document uploads, and scheduling, while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The position pays $20 per hour and focuses on accurate data entry and responsive client support in a busy El Paso setting.

Qualifications

• The position requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum four years of direct customer service experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required (oral and written).
• Experience with a telephone switchboard and multiple lines is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to maintain records and data.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of housing programs and HCV/S8 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service and assist customers promptly.
• Answer agency telephone lines and route or forward messages.
• Greet customers, research client cases, and provide status updates.
• Assist applicants to apply for housing programs online and review applications.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal data and update internal systems.
• Schedule operational appointments for the HCV Program and process documents.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Communication

Phone system

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The HCV Program Assistant is responsible for customer service activities including providing direct client responses via phone, in person or electronically, answering and directing phones lines to appropriate staff, application collection, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/S8 landlord billing status, waitlist application status, and other general and program specific information.

Requirements

Job Qualifications and Knowledge Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED.

· Must have a minimum of four years of direct customer service experience.

· Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required (oral and written).

· Previous experience working with telephone switchboard and multiple phone lines is highly desired.

· Must have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both oral and written.

· Must have previous experience working in a very fast paced environment.

· Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

· Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group ranging from Agency staff, residents and the general public.

· Knowledge of Agency policies, procedures and practices pertaining to affordable housing programs and HCV/S8 programs is highly desired.

· Must have the ability to evaluate data and maintain records in an organized manner.

· Must have the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and tensions related to multiple demands.

· Must have the ability to analyze, review, and complete reports within specific deadlines.

· Must have the ability to prioritize and organize assigned tasks to achieve optimal use of time.

· Must have experience with office equipment.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

· Provide high-level customer service and assist customers in a prompt and efficient manner.

· Provide customer service communication via telephone and face-to-face.

· Answer Agency-wide telephone lines, route calls to the appropriate person, or takes and forwards messages to the appropriate person.

· Greet customers, research client cases, and provide status to Agency applicants.

· Maintain the confidentiality of personal identifiable information.

· Respond to telephone and email inquiries.

· Research client history in the Agency’s internal Informational technological software system.

· Explain payment status and process to landlords.

· Explain status of waiting list (affordable programs and HCV) to applicants.

· Assist applicants to apply for housing programs online.

· Review and approve program applications.

· Assist applicants and residents to upload documents for certification using a software system.

· Coordinate response to inquiries with rental assistance supervisors.

· Maintain tracking reports regarding calls and visits.

· Update Informational system with appropriate information and enter notes in system to memorialize client interaction.

· Update tracker logs.

· Schedule all operational appointments for the HCV Program per set deadlines.

· Prepare and mail correspondence within associated deadlines.

· Create and process Department purchase orders.

· Assists with Department clerical duties.

· Responsible for other duties as assigned.

- $20 Per Hour