Housing Specialist II

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority•Las Vegas, NV

4d•$51,023 - $81,568•Onsite

About The Position

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is recruiting a Housing Specialist II to join their team. SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households through its public and affordable housing programs. The team comprises over 200 committed and caring professionals who support the mission and the clients and communities they serve. Success is built upon the contributions of valued employees. Las Vegas, Nevada, offers a family-friendly environment with wonderful neighborhoods, affordable living, warm weather, outdoor wonders, professional sports, and world-class restaurants. Nevada is among the most tax-friendly states in the U.S., with residents enjoying no state or county income tax, no inheritance tax, and lower property taxes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of relevant program eligibility experience working in the public sector, social service agencies, and/or private property management firm.
Experience working with homeless or other vulnerable populations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts, negotiate solutions, solve problems, manage crises, prioritize tasks, and maintain strong organizational skills.
A Valid Nevada Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience with interactive interviewing techniques and social service case management
Experience working with a housing authority
General knowledge of social services available to vulnerable populations
Rent Calculation certification

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and monitoring agency and site goals, policies, and objectives.
Perform a wide variety of general clerical duties, including organizing, compiling, and recording various data and resident files; prepare leases and/or lease addenda; conduct annual and/or interim eligibility reviews; receive and respond to telephone calls; and respond to routine requests for information in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare or assist in technical and financial reports on operations and activities of the property weekly and bi-monthly as required by the supervisor. These reports include (but are not limited to) vacancy reports, aged receivable reports, rent surveys, and status reports for assigned property.
Show and rent apartments, including, but not limited to, preparing a model, showing prospective residents a model, keeping a guest card/log of visitors, reviewing vacancies and notifying applicants of SNRHA vacancies, explaining SNRHA rules and regulations/lease agreement, conducting pre-occupancy unit inspections, conducting move-out inspections, and providing excellent customer service to all current and prospective residents.
Determine resident compliance with the SNRHA lease and ACOP.
Review records for rent adjustments and audits; audit resident accounts; verify family income and composition review; and calculate rent amounts and revisions; communicate the same to residents accurately and timely, as outlined in SNRHA policies and procedures.
Perform grounds, building, common areas, and unit inspections when directed by the Asset Manager.
Help the manager conduct and coordinate regular physical maintenance inspections. This includes, but is not limited to, move-in, move-out, annual, quarterly, and periodic housekeeping inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections.
Accurately enter tenant information into YARDI systems.

Benefits

3-day weekend
Free parking
2 weeks vacations (years 1 and 2)
13 sick days
13 paid holidays, including your birthday
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% employer paid (employee only)
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid)
457B Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – 100% Employer-Funded or Employee/Employer-Funded (50%/50%)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary employee benefits options
Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.