Housing Specialist

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

The City of Arvada is seeking a Housing Specialist to help individuals and families access safe, affordable housing. You will work with program participants, landlords, and community partners to support housing stability and program compliance.

Essential duties include researching HUD rules, conducting applicant interviews, re-certifications, and coordination with inspectors and landlords. A background in related fields and strong computer and communication skills are required, with a Total

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HUD rules and program changes.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills in mediation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in the function area.
• Ability to read and comprehend written communications and publications.
• Ability to research, interpret and evaluate data and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Research HUD rules and regulations.
• Interview, screen, and document HCV applicants/participants.
• Perform annual re-certifications for participants.
• Educate applicants about HCV program responsibilities.
• Generate rent checks for landlords.
• Communicate with inspectors to ensure timely move-in and inspections.

Skills

HUD rules knowledge

Computer skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Housing software

Job description

All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $27.86-$38.09 Hourly

Join our team and help individuals and families access safe, affordable housing. As a Housing Specialist, you will work with program participants, landlords, and community partners to support housing stability, ensure program compliance, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Researches, monitors, and interprets HUD rules and regulations.
• Conducts interviews, screens, and documents HCV applicants/participants.
• Performs annual re-certifications for program participants.
• Conducts orientations to collect necessary documents and to educate applicants of HCV program responsibilities.
• Utilizes a variety of computer software programs.
• Generates rent checks for landlords.
• Communicates with contract inspector to ensure that move in and annual inspections are completed timely.
• Monitors and documents rental units that fail inspection.
• Imposes sanctions of rent abatement for units not meeting repair deadlines.
• Maintains a variety of databases and paper filing systems to ensure accuracy of waiting list information and applicant eligibility.
• Provides community resource information to participants, applicants and the public.
• Provides timely information concerning the HCV Program to the general public, participants, and landlords.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Performs inspections on an as needed basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations and program changes.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills in the area of mediation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of the functional area.
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written communications and publications.
• Ability to research, interpret and evaluate data and federal regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

Preferred License & Certification Education Degree Associate's Degree Education Major Arts, Science, General Studies, Social Work, Human Services or related field.

Education Required An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Experience Related One (1) year experience with Housing Choice Voucher Program or related field.

Work Experience Preferred Two (2) or more years experience specific to Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Other Qualifications Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Hazards

Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Work Environment

Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

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Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. Most recently, we received USA Today's Top Workplaces Award.

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