Housing Specialist

Action Inc • Butte, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Action Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing pathways to economic stability in Southwest Montana through innovative, community-based, collaborative approaches. We are currently seeking an energetic person to join our team and perform the duties of the Housing Specialist. Through a respectful, constructive, and trauma-informed style guided by the objectives of the organization, the position plays an integral role in the delivery of Community Action programs. The successful candidate plays a role in administering Housing Voucher programs and plays a supportive role in determining eligibility for energy and housing assistance programs.

Requirements

• Must either be certified to implement a HUD related occupancy program or have the willingness and ability to become certified.
• Must be bondable and insurable.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and carry valid motor vehicle insurance.
• Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and interviews applicants for the agency’s Housing Choice Voucher program and determines eligibility by gathering required documentation, completing necessary paperwork and making a sound determination based on analysis of information provided.
• Provides back-up and support for LIEAP and Energy Share.
• Schedules HQS housing inspections for housing units and provides paperwork and necessary documentation for inspections.
• Submits proper information to appropriate state or federal departments or private entities as required.
• Maintains up-to-date, complete client files, checks for accuracy in eligibility determinations, benefit payments and all required documentation.
• Enters data into the Central Data Base System and other databases as required by grant programs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works in a positive manner with applicants without judgement, making them feel welcome and accepted throughout the application process.
• Works to ensure applications are processed as efficiently as possible to ensure services begin at the soonest possible time.
• Communicates with applicants, landlords and funders clearly and pleasantly and always maintains a high level of professional decorum.

Benefits

• paid vacation and leave
• paid holidays
• medical, vision, dental, life insurance
• retirement benefits through the Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed