Certification Specialist II

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority • Akron, OH

1d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts initial certifications and briefing. Issues voucher for new admissions. Prepares contracts and addendum and maintains database.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of two years certification work experience.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable under AMHA policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares contracts and leases for initial move‑ins and addendum for annual and interim re‑examinations.
• Calculate client rent.
• Prepare move-in packet.
• Verify income and assets and family composition, complete appropriate logs, and prepare appropriate documentation.
• Enter tenant/landlord information into computer.
• Schedule and conduct initial certification and briefings to provide information (e.g., rent and deposit terms) about the Section 8 program to groups of prospective tenants.
• Provide information to tenants and owner/agents in response to questions.
• Provides landlords with HAP contracts, leases and official statements for signature.
• Calculates rent adjustments and retroactive rent payments.
• Testifies at hearings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Excellent medical, free dental and vision plans with minimal out of pocket cost
• Basic Life insurance
• Fourteen paid holidays
• Paid vacation, personal and sick plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees