Project-Based Voucher Rental Assistance Specialist

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Job Summary

Manages a caseload of Project-Based Voucher (PBV) applicants and tenants, including determinations of initial eligibility and re-certifications (annual, interim, and relocation), for assigned PBV developments.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures proper wait list referral and applicant selection procedures are followed and monitored.
• Conducts applicant eligibility briefings and determination of eligibility for the PBV Program.
• Conducts annual re-certifications for a caseload of eligible participants.
• Conducts interim re-certifications as needed and processes appropriate paperwork to adjust payments.
• Corresponds with tenants and landlords about changes in subsidy, giving appropriate notice of any Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) amount change or termination or any matter dictated by the Administrative Plan.
• Provides data entry into the appropriate computer systems; troubleshoots errors and makes corrections where appropriate.
• Ensures inspections of PBV-assisted units are completed in a timely manner as required by HUD.
• Performs tenant fraud recovery, including calculating subsidy overpayments, and executing repayment agreements.
• Strives to maintain excellent client and landlord relations.
• Maintains complete and accurate tenant files, program files, and other records.
• Complies with all program rules and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepares Agreements to Enter into Housing Assistance Payment (AHAP) contracts and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts for PBV Properties.  Ensures that properties meet all the required guidelines to enter into AHAP and HAP contracts, i.e. Subsidy Layering Reviews and Environmental Reviews as well as passing applicable property standard inspections.
• Conducts case management activities related to program applicants and tenants such as determinations of initial eligibility and re-certifications (annual, interim, and relocation), and file preparation and maintenance; moves among projects and to the Housing Choice Voucher Program as needed.
• Handles correspondence and interfaces directly with citizens, clients, vendors, and staff regarding complaints, issues, and concerns relative to PBV regulations.
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge and information concerning the program, attending training as necessary.
• Moves among programs and to the Housing Choice Voucher Program as needed

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a federal, state, or local housing program, other social service or subsidized housing program, or other position serving a low-income population is preferred.
• Housing Choice Voucher or Project-Based Voucher experience is highly preferred. 

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand regulations, laws, agreements, and organizational materials.
• Ability to handle private, personal information in a confidential manner in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating complex situations.
• Ability to adjust to frequent procedural changes.
• Ability to interact appropriately with low-income individuals.
• Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely.
• High level of detail and accuracy.
• Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information.
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities.

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How to Apply

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Details

• Date Posted: November 10, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Other
• Service Area: Housing