Housing Specialist I

East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.; Park Hills (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (60d

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Wellness Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

East Missouri Action Agency is seeking a Housing Specialist I to manage the daily workflow of paperwork, computer tasks, and client/landlord communications within the Section 8 program.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility, conducting family and landlord briefings, issuing vouchers, recertifying tenants, generating invoices and letters, and ensuring accurate records while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 18+ with high school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Excellent computer, organizational and confidentiality skills.
• Valid Missouri driver's license and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for Section 8 housing programs.
• Conduct family briefings and landlord briefings; issue vouchers and recertifications.
• Generate invoices, opening letters, and other correspondence; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

East Missouri Action Agencyhas an opening fora Housing Specialist I.This position is responsible for the daily flow of paperwork, computer work, and contact with clients and landlords in the operation of the Section 8 Housing Programs. Duties included, but are not limited to: determining eligibility, family briefings, issuance of vouchers, landlord briefings, client recertification, generating invoices for payments to landlords and clients, generating opening letters, recertification letters and other correspondence, reporting, securing signatures to complete leasing activities, checking files for accuracy and completeness, computer input of tenant information, housing unit information and vendor information.

Applicants must be 18 or older and must possess a high school diploma or GED. This position requires good communication and public relation skills, good mathematical skills, excellent computer skills, good organizational skills, the ability to deal with the public in a professional manner, the ability to maintain client confidentiality and operate office equipment. Candidate must possess a valid Missouri Driver's License and maintain good attendance.

Starting payfor this position is $17.63/hour.East Missouri Action Agencyoffers anexcellent benefit packagethat includes the following:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options (after 60 days)
• $25,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (after 60 days)
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• 403(b) Retirement Employee Contribution Option
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Globe Life
• And More

EMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.