Housing Programs & Voucher Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government is seeking a qualified Program Specialist to support tenant-based and project-based housing programs. Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, conducting orientation, guiding portability moves, and coordinating hearings to advance fair housing opportunities.

The role also provides client referrals, data entry, and reporting for HUD submissions. The position requires a four-year degree in sociology, psychology, public or business administration, counseling or a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, public or business administration, counseling or a related field plus two years of experience in human services, housing programs, real estate, relocation, or property management.
• Experience interpreting and administering complex regulations; strong mathematical computation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Interviews applicants/participants to determine eligibility.
• Conducts housing orientation sessions and counsels on federal regulations and related issues.
• Coordinates moves and portability requests within the local jurisdiction.
• Participates in hearings and advances fair housing opportunities, including reasonable accommodations.
• Provides customer service to families, landlords, and agencies; makes referrals and answers housing-related questions.
• Maintains networks with county partners and performs data entry and reporting; ensures data accuracy for HUD submissions.
• Manages caseload timelines and documentation for audits; issues notifications per laws.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Mathematical computations

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, public/business administration, counseling or related field

Job description

Fairfax County Government is seeking a qualified Program Specialist to support tenant-based and project-based housing programs. Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, conducting orientation, guiding portability moves, and coordinating hearings to advance fair housing opportunities.

The role also provides client referrals, data entry, and reporting for HUD submissions. The position requires a four-year degree in sociology, psychology, public or business administration, counseling or a