Housing Admissions Specialist

Boston Housing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

3 personal days

2 weeks vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

MBTA discount

City pension plan

Healthcare through Commonwealth

Job summary

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking a detail‑oriented eligibility specialist to assist in determining preliminary eligibility for new applicants and transfers. The role involves data entry, producing notices, and coordinating appointments with Admissions Specialists and Priority Review staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of clerical work, strong computer and math skills, and excellent communication to serve diverse communities in Boston.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of clerical experience with typing, data entry and filing.
• Computer skills required; ability to perform quick mathematical calculations.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to persons of various races, ethnicities and age groups.
• Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Preliminary Applications to determine eligibility for housing programs and development choices.
• Reviews applications for transfer to determine transfer eligibility.
• Enters data into computer, generates notices, and files applications.
• Schedules appointments with Admissions Specialists and Priority Review.
• Explains the application process to applicants and responds to status inquiries.
• Maintains schedules for Admissions Specialists and handles documentation requests.
• Coordinates with Leased Housing staff to determine proper status for joint cases.
• Provides information on eligibility and status to applicants and staff.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Filing

Computer skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking a detail‑oriented eligibility specialist to assist in determining preliminary eligibility for new applicants and transfers. The role involves data entry, producing notices, and coordinating appointments with Admissions Specialists and Priority Review staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of clerical work, strong computer and math skills, and excellent communication to serve diverse communities in Boston.