Temporary Rental Specialist Assistant

Blue Sky • Largo, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Sky is seeking a temporary Rental Specialist Assistant to support our customer's Homeownership program for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This is a temporary role for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The position is primarily in-office, requiring consistent internet access and regular online/telephone communication. The role involves managing deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and interacting effectively with distributed teams.

Requirements

• At least one year of working experience in assisting individuals in program regulations and eligibility criteria.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in client assessment, counseling, and advocacy.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and compassion when dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential program participant situations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to transition easily between relational, participant-centered, customer service and communication and transactional, compliance-focused, processes.
• Ability to maintain priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Graduation from high school.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of housing laws, particularly fair housing law, theory and practice of fair housing investigations.
• Thorough knowledge of information sources and research methods in utilization of statistical data as supplied by various reliable resources.
• Acquires and maintains a thorough knowledge of Federal and local guidelines for Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains agency policies as they relate to HUD established Fair Market Rents (FMR) and Rent Reasonableness for Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Examines and evaluates all documents to ensure authenticity.
• Calculates income, deductions, and exclusions in the determination of tenant rent and housing assistance payment; assesses bedroom size requirements and issues vouchers to meet participants' needs.
• Utilizes databases like Realtor Database Bright MLS and Go Section 8 to compile rent reasonableness determinations.
• Responsible for new and existing unit rent determinations.
• Reviews, tracks and schedules Requests for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) submissions and determines appropriate assisted rent levels.
• Establishes and develops partnerships with local lending institutions, real estate organizations, and non-profit organizations to facilitate and expedite homeownership for program participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED