Housing Inspector

Start Corporation•Houma, LA

About The Position

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Its mission is to promote opportunities that enhance people's self-sufficiency and empower them to live and function independently. The HUD Housing Inspector conducts initial, routine, and follow-up inspections of housing units to ensure compliance with NSPIRE standards. The position maintains proactive communication with landlords to build professional partnerships and resolve property issues efficiently, and manages an accurate, real-time database of available housing inventory to support placement operations. The role also coordinates inspections and appointments, ensures HUD-compliant documentation and accurate data, supports landlord recruitment and retention, and organizes secure client files and records. The inspector is expected to communicate respectfully and empathetically, promote participant recovery, independence, and personal choice, maintain professional boundaries, understand HUD inspection requirements, and identify and respond appropriately to risks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with one year of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of HUD inspection requirements.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively and establish professional relationships through active listening, empathy, and positive regard.
Ability to demonstrate respect and empathy toward clients and their needs.
Ability to promote recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency and ethical guidelines.
Ability to identify risk and respond appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Personal experience of being homeless.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and complete inspections for various HUD programs.
Coordinate and schedule appointments and reminder notifications with clients, staff, and landlords.
Ensure all documentation meets HUD record-keeping requirements.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in all required data systems, including a real-time database of available housing inventory.
Support and encourage landlord recruitment and retention to provide fair and affordable housing opportunities to clients.
Organize and maintain client files and records, ensuring file security.
Participate in team meetings to obtain all necessary documentation.
Communicate proactively with landlords to foster professional partnerships and resolve property issues.
Conduct initial, routine, and follow-up housing inspections for compliance with NSPIRE standards.