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Housing Specialist

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Posted: 10/24/2024 Job Number: 13350

Job Description

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.

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