HUD-Compliant Housing Program Specialist

bernco; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Program Specialist to provide technical guidance and support for daily housing operations, with emphasis on HUD and county standards.

The role includes quality control, staff training, file audits, client support with trauma-informed care, and community engagement.

The position involves ensuring program compliance, coordinating with staff, and preparing reports to measure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in housing related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and guidance to housing staff to ensure compliance.
• Maintains program files, responds to inquiries from the public, and resolves complaints related to housing services.
• Supports implementation of program goals, objectives, and procedures in alignment with HUD and County standards.
• Monitors staff performance to ensure adherence to housing program policies and timelines.
• Provides direct support to adult clients in managing community living responsibilities, utilizing trauma-informed care approaches.
• Plans and organizes community-building events to foster client engagement and inclusion.
• Prepares periodic reports and summaries on program activities and outcomes.
• Reviews housing program actions such as waitlist eligibility, tenant/landlord participation, and purge list coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Program Specialist to provide technical guidance and support for daily housing operations, with emphasis on HUD and county standards.

The role includes quality control, staff training, file audits, client support with trauma-informed care, and community engagement.

The position involves ensuring program compliance, coordinating with staff, and preparing reports to measure outcomes.