Housing Eligibility & Programs Specialist

Vermont State Housing Authority; Vermont; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State Housing Authority seeks a Rental Assistance Specialist to perform technical and administrative duties for HUD and state-funded rental programs. You will determine eligibility, prepare documentation, and coordinate with landlords and applicants in a fast-paced office.

Open to internal and external applicants. This full-time, 40-hour/week role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with complex rules and confidential data.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in administrative/technical field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of admin/technical work in housing or related programs.
• Ability to handle confidential information and complex regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage waiting lists, subsidies, and vacancies for rent programs.
• Verify income, calculate tenant portion and adjust HAP as needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain program documentation.
• Interact with applicants, landlords, and agencies while ensuring compliance.
• Assist with audits, reviews, and informal hearings.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associates degree in admin/tech

Tools

MS Office

HUD EIV system

Job description

Vermont State Housing Authority seeks a Rental Assistance Specialist to perform technical and administrative duties for HUD and state-funded rental programs. You will determine eligibility, prepare documentation, and coordinate with landlords and applicants in a fast-paced office.

Open to internal and external applicants. This full-time, 40-hour/week role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with complex rules and confidential data.