Housing Specialist II - Rental Assistance & Program Support

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego seeks a Housing Specialist II to manage rental assistance contracts and determine initial or ongoing eligibility for rental assistance. The role may also involve performing special projects and providing technical guidance and training to staff or partner organizations.

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and applying low income housing program rules and regulations, with county experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of housing program-related experience at Housing Specialist I or two years of related experience with interpretation of program rules.
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying low income housing program rules and regulations.
• Possession of a public housing certificate or diploma sponsored by training organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage rental assistance contracts and determine initial or ongoing eligibility for rental assistance.
• Perform special projects and provide technical guidance and training to staff or other organizations.

Skills

Interpreting & applying rules

Caseload management

Effective communication

Education

Public housing certificate or diploma

Job description

County of San Diego seeks a Housing Specialist II to manage rental assistance contracts and determine initial or ongoing eligibility for rental assistance. The role may also involve performing special projects and providing technical guidance and training to staff or partner organizations.

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and applying low income housing program rules and regulations, with county experience preferred.