Housing Specialist

City of Arvada•Arvada, CO

2d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and help individuals and families access safe, affordable housing. As a Housing Specialist, you will work with program participants, landlords, and community partners to support housing stability, ensure program compliance, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Requirements

Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations and program changes.
Strong computer skills.
Strong customer service skills in the area of mediation and conflict resolution.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of the functional area.
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written communications and publications.
Ability to research, interpret and evaluate data and federal regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.
One (1) year experience with Housing Choice Voucher Program or related field.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years experience specific to Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Responsibilities

Researches, monitors, and interprets HUD rules and regulations.
Conducts interviews, screens, and documents HCV applicants/participants.
Performs annual re-certifications for program participants.
Conducts orientations to collect necessary documents and to educate applicants of HCV program responsibilities.
Utilizes a variety of computer software programs.
Generates rent checks for landlords.
Communicates with contract inspector to ensure that move in and annual inspections are completed timely.
Monitors and documents rental units that fail inspection. Imposes sanctions of rent abatement for units not meeting repair deadlines.
Maintains a variety of databases and paper filing systems to ensure accuracy of waiting list information and applicant eligibility.
Provides community resource information to participants, applicants and the public.
Provides timely information concerning the HCV Program to the general public, participants, and landlords.
Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.
Performs inspections on an as needed basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.