Grant-Funded Eligibility Specialist (Housing Programs)

City-of-Laredo,-Tx; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laredo is seeking a Housing Programs Clerk to conduct eligibility interviews for applicants of the Housing Programs. This grant-funded position handles documentation, initial eligibility, and maintains related records.

Duties include answering questions, processing applications, submitting eligible applications for funding, following up, assisting marketing efforts, preparing reports, handling payments, and maintaining ledgers. A valid Texas driver license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• At least four (4) years of experience in bookkeeping, public administration, accounting, social work, office administration, housing programs, or related field.
• Valid Texas Driver License with good driving record.
• Background check and certified school transcripts will be required for all applicants offered employment.
• Drug and alcohol testing is required for selected applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conducts eligibility interviews for Housing Programs and collects required documentation.
• Performs preliminary screening to verify application completeness and initial eligibility.
• Submits eligible applications for funding and follows up on status; obtains additional documents as needed.
• Assists in marketing efforts for the Department's Housing Programs.
• Prepares monthly performance/status reports and maintains project files in accounting systems.
• Processes contractors payments and prepares requisitions for materials and services.
• Receives loan payments, issues receipts, and maintains ledgers of payments.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

The City of Laredo is seeking a Housing Programs Clerk to conduct eligibility interviews for applicants of the Housing Programs. This grant-funded position handles documentation, initial eligibility, and maintains related records.

Duties include answering questions, processing applications, submitting eligible applications for funding, following up, assisting marketing efforts, preparing reports, handling payments, and maintaining ledgers. A valid Texas driver license is required.