Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority
Occupancy Specialist
Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
POSITION: Occupancy Specialist
*SCHEDULE: Full time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri*LOCATION:
it variesSALARY:
$52,310.96 (Step 1) - $83,627.02 (Step 20) annuallyTo Apply and Required Documents:
This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applications should:Complete an application online to applySubmit a cover letter and resumeIncomplete applications will not be consideredConditions of Employment:
Upon a conditional offer of employment, candidates have to complete:Background investigation, which may include:(Education, criminal history, credit fingerprints, and DMV)Workplace drug testing (including marijuana)Valid Nevada driver's license and clean driving recordSummary:
The Occupation Specialist performs case-management duties to determine the continued eligibility of Housing Choice Voucher program participants through interactive interviewing, fact-gathering, and data gathering in accordance with established SNRHA policies and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. The incumbent is responsible for annual re-certifications, interim contracts, and the processing of weekly and monthly reports.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should possess the following:High school diploma, or GED equivalent.One (1) year of program eligibility experience working in the public sector, social services, or private property management firms with an emphasis on interviewing techniques and case management.Experience working with homeless or other vulnerable populations.Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, crisis management, and organizational skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following:Prior experience working with a housing agency.Prior Section 8 housing experience.General knowledge of social services available to vulnerable populations within the city.Rent calculation certification.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Pay is only part of the generous compensation package you receive while working for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking, two weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) - 100% Employer Funded or Employee/Employee-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not exhaustively or comprehensively list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:Conduct interviews with families that contain all adults (18 and over) to calculate the client portion of the rent and ensure that documentation for minors turning adults has provided signed documents as adults.Perform annual, interim re-certification to update the family's income, asset, and familial status receiving subsidized housing.Verify information provided by the client using the completed continued occupancy application, third-party verification from employers, public and private health care providers for the medical expense if applicable, and/or the welfare agency or child support.Process contract paperwork to execute the Housing Assistance payment after the unit has passed the initial Housing Quality Standards Inspection.Organize and maintain file integrity and confidential information for the client's Personal Identifiable Information that is input into the Yardi database.Review requests for tenancy approval packets completed by the landlord for completed paperwork, signatures, and a proposed lease.
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*SCHEDULE: Full time, 7 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri*LOCATION:
it variesSALARY:
$52,310.96 (Step 1) - $83,627.02 (Step 20) annuallyTo Apply and Required Documents:
This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applications should:Complete an application online to applySubmit a cover letter and resumeIncomplete applications will not be consideredConditions of Employment:
Upon a conditional offer of employment, candidates have to complete:Background investigation, which may include:(Education, criminal history, credit fingerprints, and DMV)Workplace drug testing (including marijuana)Valid Nevada driver's license and clean driving recordSummary:
The Occupation Specialist performs case-management duties to determine the continued eligibility of Housing Choice Voucher program participants through interactive interviewing, fact-gathering, and data gathering in accordance with established SNRHA policies and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. The incumbent is responsible for annual re-certifications, interim contracts, and the processing of weekly and monthly reports.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should possess the following:High school diploma, or GED equivalent.One (1) year of program eligibility experience working in the public sector, social services, or private property management firms with an emphasis on interviewing techniques and case management.Experience working with homeless or other vulnerable populations.Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, crisis management, and organizational skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following:Prior experience working with a housing agency.Prior Section 8 housing experience.General knowledge of social services available to vulnerable populations within the city.Rent calculation certification.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Pay is only part of the generous compensation package you receive while working for our premier agency. Employees enjoy a 3-day weekend; free parking, two weeks vacations (years 1 and 2); 13 sick days; 13 paid holidays, including your birthday; medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid); 457B Deferred Compensation Plan; Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) - 100% Employer Funded or Employee/Employee-Funded (50%/50%); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a host of voluntary employee benefits options. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not exhaustively or comprehensively list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:Conduct interviews with families that contain all adults (18 and over) to calculate the client portion of the rent and ensure that documentation for minors turning adults has provided signed documents as adults.Perform annual, interim re-certification to update the family's income, asset, and familial status receiving subsidized housing.Verify information provided by the client using the completed continued occupancy application, third-party verification from employers, public and private health care providers for the medical expense if applicable, and/or the welfare agency or child support.Process contract paperwork to execute the Housing Assistance payment after the unit has passed the initial Housing Quality Standards Inspection.Organize and maintain file integrity and confidential information for the client's Personal Identifiable Information that is input into the Yardi database.Review requests for tenancy approval packets completed by the landlord for completed paperwork, signatures, and a proposed lease.
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