Section 8 Advisor

Housing Authority Of The City Of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

318d • $66,851 - $94,452

About The Position

Under the supervision of Section 8 Manager, Assistant Housing Manager, or Administrative Assistant, performs various tasks pertaining to the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program (HAPP) and various other housing programs. Positions allocable to this class perform tasks pertaining to certification of new applicant contracts, re-certification of yearly applicants, negotiation of rents and rent increases, enforcement of HUD Housing Quality Standards, communication with residents and landlords to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Three years of verifiable paraprofessional experience providing services to low income, elderly, or handicapped/disabled persons in public housing, employment, financial assistance or closely related services.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Psychology, or Sociology may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Must possess a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Process yearly contract renewals.
• Verify application accuracy.
• Arrange for interviews with tenants.
• Verify inspection approval and comparable rents.
• Process new tenant contracts.
• Conduct certification sessions.
• Maintain contract between participants, landlords, and the Authority.
• Perform other essential job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree