Occupancy Specialist

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority•Las Vegas, NV

2d•$55,227 - $88,289•Onsite

About The Position

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is currently recruiting for an Occupancy Specialist to join our team. Through its public housing programs, SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households. Our team is comprised of 200+ committed and caring professionals who support our mission and the clients and communities we serve. Our success is built upon the contributions of our valued employees. For candidates relocating from out-of-state, more than its famous strip, which provides endless entertainment opportunities for locals and tourists, Las Vegas, Nevada also offers a family-friendly environment with wonderful neighborhoods, affordable living, warm weather, outdoor wonders (hiking, climbing, snow-skiing, boating, sightseeing, and more), professional sports, and world-class restaurants. Las Vegas is home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and a few hour’s drive to beach destinations in Southern California, the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and national parks and ski resorts in Utah. Nevada is among the most tax-friendly states in the U.S., with residents enjoying no state income tax, county income tax, inheritance tax, and lower property taxes.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of program eligibility experience working in the public sector, social services, or private property management firms with an emphasis on interviewing techniques and case management.
Experience working with homeless or other vulnerable populations.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, crisis management, and organizational skills.
Possess a valid State of Nevada driver’s license
Possess a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with a housing agency.
Prior Section 8 housing experience.
General knowledge of social services available to vulnerable populations within the city.
Rent calculation certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews with families that contain all adults (18 and over) to calculate the client portion of the rent and ensure that documentation for minors turning adults has provided signed documents as adults.
Performs annual, interim re-certification to update the family's income, asset, and familial status receiving subsidized housing.
Verifies information provided by the client using the completed continued occupancy application, third-party verification from employers, public and private health care providers for the medical expense if applicable, and/or the welfare agency or child support.
Processes contract paperwork to execute the Housing Assistance payment after the unit has passed the initial Housing Quality Standards Inspection.
Organizes and maintains file integrity and confidential information for the client's Personal Identifiable Information that is input into the Yardi database.
Review requests for tenancy approval packets completed by the landlord for completed paperwork, signatures, and a proposed lease.
Review the rent reasonableness from inspections to verify the rent valuation report from comparable units of the same type, size, and amenities. Unsubsidized units within a two-mile radius are reasonable with the asking rent from the landlord.
Advises clients on the policies and procedures of the Admin Plan and the Code of Federal Regulations.
Ensures that the 50058 (family report uploaded to Housing and Urban Development) is correct.

Benefits

3-day weekend
free parking
two 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/Employee-Funded (50%/50%)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
voluntary employee benefits options
Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.