Housing Specialist I-III

18 hours ago

Long Beach, California, United States City of Long Beach Full time
Housing Specialist I-III Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Housing Specialist I-III to join our team at the City of Long Beach. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing services to the public, particularly low-income individuals, in fields such as public housing, public health, vocational guidance, social service, or property management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under general supervision, performs complex activities in the Federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and/or other housing assistance programs under the Housing Authority.
  • Researches, verifies and applies CA tenant law, HUD regulations and local policy; conducts annual, special and interim interviews and certifications of participants related to changes in household composition and income in a manner prescribed by HUD.
  • Manages assigned caseload; calculates participant's rent and housing assistance payments, monitors participant compliance and cites violations of tenant obligations and responsibilities.
  • Prepares, analyzes and presents reports; responds to correspondence; conducts group and individual briefing sessions and presentations for applicants and/or stakeholders.
  • Researches possible fraud cases and makes recommendations; deals with and resolves difficult problems and issues that involve owners and/or tenants.
  • May inspect prospective and assisted housing units to ensure conformance with HUD standards and determine necessary corrections; determines rents in accordance with HUD guidelines.
  • May conduct interviews and briefings at the homes of tenants when necessary; may represent Housing Authority in small claims or other court cases.
  • May serve in a lead capacity or carry out special studies; may carry out special studies related to Housing Assistance Programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Two years (paid, full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible experience providing services to the public, particularly low-income individuals, in fields such as public housing, public health, vocational guidance, social service, or property management.
  • Candidates must possess all of the following: ability to understand and operate personal computers and complete various calculations accurately with calculator or computer software; ability to work with outside agencies; ability to process requests accurately and in a timely manner; ability to comprehend written information; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Willingness and ability to participate in a City paid training and obtain certification in Housing Choice Voucher Specialist prior to the completion of probation (if not already obtained).

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Certification in Housing Quality Standards and Housing Choice Voucher Specialist.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Services or related fields (proof required).
  • Knowledge of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Continuum of Care/Shelter Plus Care (CoC/SPC), Project Based Vouchers (PBV), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Family Self-Sufficiency.

Selection Procedure:

  • Application and Supplemental Application Qualifying.
  • Written Exam Qualifying.
  • Appraisal Interview.

Equity and Inclusion:

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

Employee Benefits:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.).
  • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave.
  • Deferred Compensation.
  • Credit Union Membership.
  • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Free Employee Parking.
  • Paid Parental Leave.

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