ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST
Brownsville Housing Authority•Brownsville, TX
•$17 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
Employee will be responsible for receiving and interviewing applicants for the Public Housing and/or Housing Choice Voucher Program housing assistance, explaining housing programs available, screening applicants, processing applications, verifying information and determining eligibility of applicants. Performs a variety of related administrative tasks and clerical work.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Business, Social Work, or related field
- Two years interviewing experience in a position with a public agency, social service agency, or equivalent public contact office
- Ability to use computers required
- Must speak English and Spanish
- Must be able to pass required certification exam for continued employment
- Valid Texas Drivers License and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- HCV Eligibility Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Receiving and interviewing applicants for the Public Housing and/or Housing Choice Voucher Program housing assistance
- Explaining housing programs available
- Screening applicants
- Processing applications
- Verifying information
- Determining eligibility of applicants
- Performing a variety of related administrative tasks and clerical work
Benefits
- Medical insurance paid by the agency
- Dental insurance paid by the agency
- Vision insurance paid by the agency
- Life insurance paid by the agency
- Retirement plan that pays an additional 15.3% of wages into the fund
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
