Housing Specialist I

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Housing and Workforce Solutions-Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is seeking to fill a single Housing Specialist I position in Riverside.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Housing Specialist I positions throughout Riverside County.

The incumbent will undertake a range of responsibilities related to offering housing aid to low-income individuals under Section 8 and similar assisted housing initiatives.

Additionally, they may be required to carry out inspections of privately assisted housing units as necessary.

Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in Housing Authority or Section 8 housing programs, handling sizable caseloads, and providing customer service within a public agency setting.

Meet the Team!

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside 's purpose is to develop and maintain an effective county-wide Continuum of Care.

The Continuum of Care oversees our community's plan to organize and deliver supportive social services, including housing options, which meet the specific needs of homeless individuals and families.

Ultimately, the goal of the Continuum is to move homeless people toward stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform a variety of duties involved in the determination of applicants' eligibility and participants' continued eligibility for assisted housing programs utilizing established timelines, agency policies and federal regulations.

• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

• Conduct initial, annual and special inspections for assisted units for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and related housing programs; ensure assisted units comply with HUD requirements for decent, safe and sanitary housing conditions; advise and assist property owners and tenants of unit maintenance needs identified from inspections or complaints; conduct follow up inspections of completed work and repairs.

• Prepare and execute contracts between the Housing Authority and property owners; negotiate rent with property owners; calculate participants' rent; initiate the collection of delinquent overpayments from participants or property owners.

• Prepare reports on inspections and related matters.

• Assist in the development and implementation of resident programs.

• Duties assigned may be either in caseload management or initial eligibility determination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Minimum of one year housing or other state or federal program eligibility or social work experience is preferred.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by additional course work in social sci...