Housing Eligibility & Leasing Specialist (Hybrid)

Hacanet; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance paid by agency

Supplemental health/dental/vision/life

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is seeking a Housing Eligibility Specialist to coordinate rental assistance, manage the leasing lifecycle, and ensure accurate subsidy payments. The role supports participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program and related rental assistance programs in the Austin area.

The candidate will conduct examinations, document verification, and rent adjustments, while maintaining compliant, confidential client records and strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; OR
• Four years related experience and/or training; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rental assistance for Housing Choice Voucher participants.
• Manage the leasing lifecycle, issue vouchers, schedule inspections, monitor eligibility and compliance.
• Coordinate Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts, obtain leases, ensure timely subsidy payments.

Skills

Customer service

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

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Communication skills

Relationship building

HUD programs knowledge

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years related experience

Equivalent combination

Tools

Emphasys ELITE

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DocuSign

Job description

Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is seeking a Housing Eligibility Specialist to coordinate rental assistance, manage the leasing lifecycle, and ensure accurate subsidy payments. The role supports participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program and related rental assistance programs in the Austin area.

The candidate will conduct examinations, document verification, and rent adjustments, while maintaining compliant, confidential client records and strong relationships with