Housing Programs Specialist — Hybrid/Remote Role

Housing Opportunities Commission; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,060 - 101,401; Full time

Job summary

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County seeks a Program Specialist to support residents in subsidy programs such as Move-Up Initiative, Community Choice Homes, and Youth Bridge Initiative. Responsibilities include managing waiting lists, determining eligibility, interview for certifications, issuing subsidies, lease approvals, HUD INSPIRE inspections, and data entry.

This hybrid role offers remote work two days a week after a six-month probation and requires a Bachelor's in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in social services or housing.
• Experience in data collection and data analysis entry.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility and continuation for rental assistance programs.
• Interview, certify, and recertify families.
• Calculate tenant payments and utility allowances.
• Schedule inspections and negotiate repairs.
• Prepare and negotiate housing contracts with landlords.
• Enter data into YARDI and maintain orderly files.
• Respond to inquiries from social service providers, clients and landlords.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Tools

YARDI

AODOCS

MS Word

Google Workspace

Job description

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County seeks a Program Specialist to support residents in subsidy programs such as Move-Up Initiative, Community Choice Homes, and Youth Bridge Initiative. Responsibilities include managing waiting lists, determining eligibility, interview for certifications, issuing subsidies, lease approvals, HUD INSPIRE inspections, and data entry.

This hybrid role offers remote work two days a week after a six-month probation and requires a Bachelor's in a