Housing Program Analyst

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit's package with VRS retirement

Paid leave and holidays

Telework options

Job summary

Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development seeks a Housing Program Analyst to determine eligibility for the HCV program, calculate income and rent, and manage cases with tenants and landlords. Role supports diverse communities and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

The position offers telework options, full-time schedule, and a competitive benefits package. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 4 years of related experience.
• Experience determining eligibility for Housing Choice Voucher Program and related family-based calculations is preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel and MS Office Suite experience required.
• Experience with Housing Pro Software is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interview and certify eligibility for initial intake and recertification.
• Calculate rental amounts based on family size, income and allowable expenses.
• Negotiate with landlords and track participant progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management for all participant families.
• Conduct tenant certification meetings and respond to emails and phone calls.
• Prioritize caseloads and process moves, annual and interim certifications.

Skills

Interviewing applicants

Eligibility determination

Tenant certification

Communication skills

Case management

Landlord negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Excel

Housing Pro Software

Job description

Introduction Are you a creative, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and organized person who has a background in determining eligibility for the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) (previously referred to as Section 8), who can work in a team environment as well as independently? The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is a multi-funded agency whose programs support and assist all types of housing programs. The Housing Program Analyst is responsible for maintaining a case load of HCV participants, determining program eligibility, calculating household income/assets, allowable expenses, family size, and allowable rent amounts due landlords. This position provides great benefits, such as paid holidays, accruing sick and annual leave, personal days each calendar year, telework options, and allows you to work with a wonderful team agency.

About This Role

• This position requires the ability to interview and certify the eligibility of potential applicants at both initial Intake and recertification.
• This position requires knowledge of how to determine eligibility for housing assistance, including calculating rental amounts due to the landlord, which involves determining family characteristics; negotiating with landlords; evaluating family size and income; and calculating family assets and appropriate expenses.
• Have strong, positive communication skills to effectively assist agency staff and HCV participants while maintaining case management and accurate documentation for all participant families.
• Have the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external agency partners to track participant progress and remove barriers to success, while being open to and relating to different cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• Consults with prospective rental families on the process of securing housing options within a private housing market.
• Processes housing assistance and tenant rent portions payments.
• Prioritizes numerous caseloads by involving end-of-lease procedures, annual and interim certifications, and processing new moves for Participants.
• Ability to conduct tenant certification meetings, briefings, respond to emails, and phone calls.
• Good customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 4 years of related experience

Preferences

• Experience in determining eligibility for Housing Choice Voucher Program and Family Self-Sufficiency Program Participants, including but not limited to certifying eligibility, occupancy, determining program eligibility through calculation of household income, allowable deductions, utility, and payment standards.
• Intermediate MS Excel experience and Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Preferred experience in Housing Pro Software
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service.

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s License

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. 37.5 hours per week. This can be a telework-eligible position, as determined by the Director and Supervisor, and the position may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Hiring Salary Range

$65,910.00 - $87,812.00 Annually

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

Positions with No Leave and Other Fringe Benefits

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