Rental Subsidy Specialist (Housing Office) - Non-Merit

Job Title

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

Examples Of Duties

Under general supervision, determines the eligibility of families for participation in federal and state rent subsidy programs. Interviews families, gathers required verifications, completes formulaic calculations of income, assets and expenses, briefs families on program regulations, completes leasing documents, determines rent calculations and housing assistance payments, maintains landlord contact and outreach, and performs other related functions.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts family interviews (in person, by telephone, by mail)
• Gathers required documents from family, and third parties, in compliance with regulations.
• Calculates income, assets and expenses, applying federal or state regulations.
• Determines program violations, and processes family denials and terminations.
• Briefs families on program requirements, and issues rent subsidies.
• Determines rent reasonableness and comparability of program dwelling units.
• Conducts rent negotiations, and calculates gross rent, housing assistance payment, tenant rent and utility allowances.
• Prepares and completes contracts, lease addenda, and other leasing documents, and maintains contact with landlords.
• Maintains program records and completes status reports.
• Issues final requests for payment to landlords.
• Conducts outreach to families, landlords, supportive agencies and the public.
• Effectively manage applicant and participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Must possess strong communication skills including the comprehension and interpretation via correspondence and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree

Plus:

Two years of relevant experience in housing programs, social services, or working with at-risk communities. (Any combination of education and experience totaling four years.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and apply program policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and demonstrate knowledge of HUD federal regulations for voucher programs.

Licenses or Certificates:

• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Certified Housing Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Rental Subsidy Specialist (Housing Office) - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204

Conditions Of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.