HCV Housing Counselor/Inspector Salary Range: $18.57 - $27.27

Essential Functions (include, but are not necessarily limited to): The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Counselor/Inspector will be responsible for the following tasks: Update and evaluate eligibility of program participants including eligibility for continuing participation following clearly defined policies and procedures interview housing applicants; Investigate and verify applicant and participant information for accuracy and completeness; Gather pertinent information concerning such factors as income, employment, financial obligations, and family composition of the applicants, recipients, employers, other public agencies, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other sources; Conduct client briefings at New Admission and annually at next Reexamination; Prepare written monthly and weekly reports and written correspondence to various agencies, landlords, and businesses to verify applicant data including total family composition, income, assets, and expenses; Become familiar with policies set forth in CFR, Administrative Plan, and other HUD notices and handbooks as it relates to HCV program; Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections for New Admissions,

Recertifications, Specials and in emergency situations to ensure units are in decent, safe and sanitary conditions in an unbiased manner; Accurately report inspection results (according to policy) to landlord, tenant, and agency; Determine Rent Reasonableness; Attend training as required; Assist with preparation of Special Reports; Willingness to work the required hours and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and/or equivalent education and work experience, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, be able to read and interpret new policies and procedures, willing to work in the field, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Access is a plus) as well as great customer service/people skills. Required Certifications: 1. HCV Eligibility and Rent Calculation 2. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) (Must be obtained within the first year of employment.) Benefits: Full Benefits - health, dental, vision, life insurance, ten paid holidays and retirement package provided. Equal Opportunity Employer

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