Housing Analyst

132399 East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary: The Housing Analyst manages a case load of no less than 350, but no more than 500 cases and performs advanced work in determining continued eligibility in assisted housing programs such as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or any other assisted-housing program. Essential functions: Schedule up-dating interviews to acquire current documents and assure that tenant remains eligible for Housing Choice programs Interviews tenants to obtain information Assess employment, income, housing needs, assets, and criminal history to determine eligibility and level of housing assistance needed Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and local laws and regulations, program directives, and policies and procedures to determine level of benefits Explains program rules and procedures to tenants and service providers such as landlords Assesses tenant’s willingness and ability to comply with program mandates Identifies barriers to participation and takes appropriate action Monitors program participation to determine participant's compliance and takes appropriate action to ensure that participant fulfills their program obligation Works closely with landlords to ensure tenants and landlords are in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations Monitors reports of housing inspections Calculates rent by computing applicant income, deductions, and completing required forms Prepares correspondence and documentation for tenants and landlords Maintains case file and recertification forms Compiles Summary of Evidence and other documentation required for tenant appeals and hearings May assist with and represent East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) on tenant appeals and hearings Supervisory responsibilities: N/A Work environment In office setting Physical demands Mobility and flexibility to walk, bend, kneel, lift, and reach to perform above duties as stated Travel required Must poses a valid driver’s license Additional duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Two years of experience in property management, housing programs, case management, social services, or tenant relations.
Must poses a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Schedule up-dating interviews to acquire current documents and assure that tenant remains eligible for Housing Choice programs
Interviews tenants to obtain information
Assess employment, income, housing needs, assets, and criminal history to determine eligibility and level of housing assistance needed
Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and local laws and regulations, program directives, and policies and procedures to determine level of benefits
Explains program rules and procedures to tenants and service providers such as landlords
Assesses tenant’s willingness and ability to comply with program mandates
Identifies barriers to participation and takes appropriate action
Monitors program participation to determine participant's compliance and takes appropriate action to ensure that participant fulfills their program obligation
Works closely with landlords to ensure tenants and landlords are in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Monitors reports of housing inspections
Calculates rent by computing applicant income, deductions, and completing required forms
Prepares correspondence and documentation for tenants and landlords
Maintains case file and recertification forms
Compiles Summary of Evidence and other documentation required for tenant appeals and hearings
May assist with and represent East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) on tenant appeals and hearings