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Job
Title: Housing
Specialist – Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Location
Address: 2024 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ
85006
Conditions
of Employment: This
is a full-time, nonexempt, classified position
Hiring
Salary: $15.64
to $19.74 per hour
(equivalent to
approximately $32,542 to $41,059 per year)
Closing Date: October 4, 2010 (Reposting)
Job Summary:
Manages annual and interim tenant recertifications; interviews S8
tenants to verify eligibility data and occupancy information and
calculate rent in accordance with HAMC policy and HUD rules and
regulations; manages client relationships with tenants and transferring
applications; explains housing program rules, procedures, forms, and standards
to clients and potential clients; processes requests for inspections and
assures timely completion; conducts rent reasonable surveys for client
properties; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and
client records; performs clerical and administrative duties, including
data entry, preparing and processing various documents, and maintaining
files; perform services related to the day-to-day operation of the HCV
program; and provide services, information and assistance to HCV applicants
and participants within scope of authority.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
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Knowledge
of HUD housing program regulations and eligibility requirements.
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Knowledge
of HCV portability requirements.
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Knowledge
of community services agencies and other local assistance programs.
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Skill in
evaluating case management issues with ability to take action with regard
to client needs.
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Skill in
reporting and documentation.
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Skill in
establishing cooperative working relationships with community service and
housing agencies.
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Skill in
interacting with different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
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Skill in
verbal and written instructions.
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Skill in
using computer and HAB system.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND three
(3) years Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) case management
experience. Good computer skills,
including Microsoft Word and Excel; specific HUD technical certifications
preferred; knowledge of HAB system desired. Valid Arizona Driver’s License may be required.
The Housing
Authority of Maricopa County participates in the
Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) and requires a
drug screen and background check for new employees. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing
inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete
information when completing the application and any supplemental
documents. Falsifying or omitting
information during any stage of the selection process, may make you
ineligible for consideration or continued HAMC employment.
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