Housing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States CVR Associates, INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

If you are a results-driven individual with exceptional customer service skills and a passion for excellence, CVR would like to talk you about joining our team. For more than 15 years, CVR’s team of professionals has provided technical assistance and program management to affordable housing programs across the country. CVR prides itself on providing opportunities, extensive training, mentoring and succession planning to its employees. We continue to expand, adding to our more than 200-member team across the nation. CVR has operations in Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago and New York, to name a few. CVR is seeking to fill the Housing Specialist position.

This position will service participants in assisting low-income families and individuals, who may include homeless, elderly or disabled, to secure affordable housing and improved living conditions with the goal of an improved quality of life and self-sufficiency. Responsible for completing the ongoing, annual and interim examinations for the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants such as notifying participants of results, monitoring unit transfers and making annual rent adjustments.

The desired candidate must possess a Bachelors degree or at least 3 years equivalent experience working with economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and or families • Computer software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point • One (1) year of previous experience working with the public in a Housing Choice Voucher Program or similar program.

CVR offers a comprehensive compensation package including on-the-job training, industry certification courses, competitive salary, complete insurance package and a generous number paid vacation days and holidays.

Company DescriptionCVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients.Company DescriptionCVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients.

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