Housing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

You can be part of our vital mission by collaborating with us or contributing your expertise to further enhance our efforts. Together, we can create sustainable solutions that empower families and strengthen communities across the nation. You can make a difference and change the trajectory of someone’s life.

For over 30 years, CVR's team of professionals has provided technical assistance and program management to affordable housing programs across the country. Our staff works diligently to meet the needs of our clients and to continuously grow and preserve affordable housing for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. CVR prides itself on providing extensive training, mentoring, and succession planning to its employees. CVR has made a significant impact on the community by assisting families in securing affordable housing.

The CVR team is composed of CPAs, MBAs, attorneys, architects, engineers, urban planners, and housing professionals. We continue to expand, adding to our team across the nation. CVR has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, San Francisco and Tampa, to name a few.

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for administering various aspects of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, including re-certifications, admissions, transfers, and terminations. This role supports Affordable Housing initiatives by ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and agency policies through accurate documentation, participant communication, and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete annual and interim re-certifications, new admissions, transfers, port-ins/port-outs, special program referrals (as assigned), terminations, and rent adjustments for HCV Program participants.

• Notify participants and property owners of changes and outcomes related to interim re-certifications.

• Collect and verify required documentation such as income and household information to determine continued program eligibility.

• Schedule and conduct re-certification appointments and interviews with participants.

• Track and monitor participant relocations, lease terminations, and other housing transitions.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the appropriate databases.

• Conduct participant briefings to explain HUD regulations and agency administrative plans.

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate weekly and program-related reports.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience working with economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and families.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Proficiency in basic mathematics.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to effectively perform job responsibilities in a remote work environment, as needed.

• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic and evolving work setting.

• Proven ability to meet productivity targets and maintain accuracy in all tasks.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.

CVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, San Francisco and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2.5 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients.

Company Description

CVR is a multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders that specialize in program administration and community redevelopment. Since 1995, CVR has been a leader in the affordable housing industry with clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 400 employees and offices in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, San Francisco and Tampa. CVR provides program management of more than 46,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2.5 billion in affordable housing development for multiple clients.