Temporary Rental Specialist Assistant

Blue-Sky-Innovative-Solutions; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions seeks a temporary Rental Specialist Assistant to support the Housing Choice Voucher program in Largo, MD. The role focuses on administering program activities in line with HUD regulations and agency policies, managing participant caseloads, and assisting with re-certifications and payments.

You will verify incomes using the EIV system, process vouchers and portability, coordinate inspections, and maintain accurate participant records.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience assisting individuals in program regulations and eligibility criteria.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in client assessment, counseling, and advocacy.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to transition between customer service and compliance-focused processes.
• Ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Administer Housing Choice Voucher program activities per HUD and policy.
• Manage participant caseloads and certifications.
• Verify income and assets via EIV system and calculate HAP and tenant payments.
• Process vouchers and portability transactions.
• Coordinate inspections and rent reasonableness activities.
• Maintain participant records and conduct file audits.

Skills

Program eligibility

Communication skills

Client assessment

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EIV system

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Blue Sky is seeking a temporary Rental Specialist Assistant to support our customer's Homeownership program for Housing Choice Voucher Program.

LOCATION

Largo, MD

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• 6 Months, but may go longer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for administering Housing Choice Voucher program activities in accordance with
HUD regulations, Housing Authority policies and federal requirements. Manages participant
caseloads; conducts annual and interim re-certifications; verifies income and assets through
the Enterprise Income Verification system; calculates Housing Assistance Payments and
tenant payments; processes vouchers and portability transactions; and coordinates Housing
Quality Standards inspections and rent reasonableness activities. Maintains accurate
participant records and documentation, conducts file audits and quality control reviews, and
ensures compliance with HUD requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least one year of working experience in assisting individuals in program regulations and eligibility criteria
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in client assessment, counseling, and advocacy. Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and compassion when dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential program participant situations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to transition easily between relational, participant-centered, customer service and communication and transactional, compliance-focused, processes.
• Ability to maintain priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Primarily an in-office role, requiring consistent internet access and regular online/telephone communication.
• Must be able to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and interact with distributed teams effectively.

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.