Intake Specialist

Intake Specialist

PeopleReady of McAllen, TX is now hiring Intake Specialists!

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area

• Great benefit package options

• Get matched to jobs quickly.

• Competitive pay and steady schedule

• The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $15 - $15 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Intake Specialist:

• Conducts and assists in family briefings.

• Accepts and process housing applications.

• Explains programs and eligibility requirements to applicants.

• Handles all family applications by reviewing applications for completeness, logs applications for submission date and time, and inputs data into system.

• Prepares and sends written requests for family income verification.

• Verifies income from third party via telephone, mail, fax and e-mail

• Determines family program eligibility per HUD regulations and Housing Authoritypolicy.

• Explains the Wait List process.

• Notifies applicants in writing of denial of application in accordance with HUD regulations and Housing Authority policy.

• Calculates applicant's total tenant rent payment

• Maintains the Wait List by updating system as required.

• Meets with Wait List families periodically for any status changes.

• Constantly updates system with any status changes.

• Compiles statistical data for departmental reporting.

• Assists in producing monthly and annual reports.

• Answers incoming calls/inquiries from applicants or general public related to eligibility or waiting list status.

• Relieves the receptionist when necessary

• Understand the importance of maintain the base line

• Mandatory Certification/Training: Public Housing Rent Calculation, Public Housing

• Eligibility and others as deemed necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady

• High school education or GED

• Five years of experience in clerical work or eligibility interviewing, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to low income housing Authority policies and procedures on such housing.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public housing management. Some knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of budgeting and data processing.

• Ability to understand the perform rent calculations.

• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.

• Bonability

• Valid Texas driver's license.

• Eligibility for coverage under PHA fleet auto insurance

• Background check and Drug test required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

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