Eligibility Specialist I

Nevada Rural Housing Authority; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Benefits

Job summary

Nevada Rural Housing Authority in Carson City, NV, is hiring a Housing Caseworker-Eligibility to support the Rental Assistance Department.

You will manage Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) programs, communicate with applicants, and ensure all required documents are collected and processed in alignment with HUD policies.

Qualifications

• Meticulous and empathetic professional to manage HCV and PBV programs.
• Communicate with applicants and ensure all required documents are received.
• Maintain applicant files, logs, and correspondence per HUD and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with applicants and collect required documents.
• Maintain applicant files, logs, and correspondence.
• Answer general program eligibility questions and ensure HUD compliance.

Skills

Communication with applicants

Empathy

Job description

Now Hiring: Housing Caseworker-Eligibility

Location: Carson City, NV
Join Our Mission to Provide Affordable Housing Opportunities

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between $18.00 - $25.27 per hour (Employee/Employer Paid PERS enrollment option) based on your experience and qualifications
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable hours
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and certification in industry standards
• Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic team that values collaboration and inclusiveness
• Benefits: Annual and Sick leave accrual begin immediately. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire.

About the Role: As a Housing Caseworker-Eligibility in our Rental Assistance Department, you'll be a cornerstone in providing access to essential housing resources for individuals and families. This role requires a meticulous and empathetic professional to manage our Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) programs, ensuring a lifeline for those in need. The Housing Caseworker-Eligibility is responsible for communicating with applicants, ensuring applicants receive all required documents, and answering general program eligibility questions. The Housing Caseworker-Eligibility will maintain applicant files, logs, and correspondence in alignment with HUD, program, and agency policies and processes.

This position is open to both internal and external candidates. In the event an internal candidate is equally qualified as an external candidate, internal candidates will have preference in the selection process.