Housing Eligibility & Stability Specialist

Socket.dev; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EDEN is seeking a Housing Specialist to support participants in housing subsidy programs by determining ongoing eligibility, answering questions about processes, and helping clients stay in the program to receive rental subsidy payments.

The role requires processing applications, certifying eligibility, and coordinating with landlords, case managers, and finance to ensure timely housing payments and program compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of work experience with Housing Choice Voucher or other housing assistance programs is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with the mental health population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes applications and approves based on income, disability, homeless status, and linkage to supportive services, if applicable.
• Ensures approved clients locate a unit within 120 days, if applicable.
• Completes and finalizes annual and interim recertifications with subsidy program participants.
• Uses basic math to analyze client documentation such as pay stubs and social security letters.
• Maintains and updates participant data in EDEN and related systems.

Skills

Housing subsidies

Client support

Documentation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

EDEN software

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Job description

EDEN is seeking a Housing Specialist to support participants in housing subsidy programs by determining ongoing eligibility, answering questions about processes, and helping clients stay in the program to receive rental subsidy payments.

The role requires processing applications, certifying eligibility, and coordinating with landlords, case managers, and finance to ensure timely housing payments and program compliance.