Occupancy Technician II - Section 8

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Virginia, MN; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Virginia, MN is seeking an Occupancy Technician II – Section 8 Program to support the efficient operation of the Rent Assistance Program. You will interview clients and determine eligibility, prepare certifications, and coordinate with landlords and service agencies.

The role requires knowledge of social services, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain the HCV Specialist certification within one year.

Qualifications

• One-year advanced training in management, business, social work, or related field with three years of related practical experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, management, business or related field.
• Knowledge of area social service agencies and resources; ability to relate to other workers, clients with multiple barriers and the general public.
• Must be able to take direction, maintain confidentiality, and perform in a trustworthy and ethical manner.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting software and electronic communications.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Required to obtain HCV Specialist certification within one year.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assemble verified information and prepare Section 8 application for certification.
• Conduct interviews with prospective and current program participants.
• Determine verifications needed to accurately evaluate applicants’ eligibility.
• Prepare and submit verifications to appropriate sources.
• Determine need for interim rent changes and complete all established and required processing procedures.
• Establish and maintain contact with other human service delivery agencies and inform and refer clients as appropriate.
• Assist in researching, developing, maintaining and revising department forms, procedures, and control systems as needed.
• Establish contacts with landlords or section 8 HAP Existing program, explain program, purpose, and explain contract documents for execution.
• Prepare reports, maintain files and records, and prepare checks.
• Other such tasks as may be assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced training in management or social work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Electronic communications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Occupancy Technician II – Section 8 Program

Supervisor: Rental Assistance Manager

Working Conditions: Non-exempt; 52 weeks; flexible schedule as necessary; travel as required

SCOPE:

Assist in assuring the efficient operation of the Section 8 Rent Assistance Program by interviewing clients and performing eligibility determinations, program reporting and other related functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One-year advanced training in management, business, social work, or a related field with three years of related practical experience; or
2. Bachelor’s degree in social work, management, business or a related field

Knowledge of area social service agencies and resources, the ability to relate to other workers, clients with multiple barriers and the general public. Incumbent must be able to take direction, maintain confidentiality, and perform in a trustworthy and ethical manner.

Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting software and electronic communications. Strong written and verbal communications. Required to obtain HCV Specialist certification within one year. Possess a valid driver’s license.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assemble verified information and prepare Section 8 application for certification.
2. Conduct interviews with prospective and current program participants.
3. Determine verifications needed to accurately evaluate applicants’ eligibility.
4. Prepare and submit verifications to appropriate sources.
5. Determine need for interim rent changes and complete all established and required processing procedures.
6. Establish and maintain contact with other human service delivery agencies and inform and refer clients as appropriate.
7. Assist in researching, developing, maintaining and revising department forms, procedures, and control systems as needed.
8. Establish contacts with landlords or section 8 HAP Existing program, explain program, purpose, and explain contract documents for execution.
9. Prepare reports, maintain files and records, and prepare checks.
10. Other such tasks as may be assigned by management.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES ASSIGNED BY THE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Virginia, MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer