Housing Specialist Full Time - Hiring Immediately
St. Petersburg, FL
Job Overview:
Support the mission of the organization and the housing department by providing subsidized rent services and support management to low-income individuals and families in a professional manner. This role will perform a wide range of activities related to determining and documenting applicant and/or participant eligibility, income, rent and contractual relationships with owners in support of the housing operations using written administrative policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Maintain familiarity with current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Regulations related to Housing programs.
Counsel applicants and clients regarding eligibility including unit size, payment standards, and other guidelines.
Conduct annual recertifications within required time frames.
Process and monitor client transfers to a new dwelling.
Maintain accurate and complete applicant/participant files.
Provide excellent customer service to applicants, clients, landlords, co-workers, and vendors by responding to inquiries, phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail in a timely and responsive manner.
Determine housing assistance payments and tenant rent calculations within guidelines.
Educate clients on program requirements and family obligations.
Act as mediator in resolving concerns between landlords and clients.
Process all transactions within policy requirements and guidelines.
Communicates with housing inspectors to request inspections of rental units.
Qualifications:
Degree, or business equivalent, in business administration or related field is a plus.
Two (2) year of responsible work experience for a public agency, or experience in housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, apartment leasing, mortgage loan origination, loan processing, community development, or closely related experience.
Knowledge of subsidized rental assistance programs preferred.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information
If interested please apply online or call 727.210.7855.
