Occupancy Specialist for Public Housing

Job Overview:
Join our team at the Housing Authority of the City of New Britain! We are actively seeking a dedicated and proficient individual for the role of Occupancy Specialist. This position primarily focuses on Public Housing and/or HCV, with a special emphasis on LTHC tax credit and Public Housing Programs.

Duties:
Receives oral or written work assignments from Supervisor. Plans and organizes work according to standard procedures. Establishes priorities within work assignments. Interviews applicants for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programand public housing to determine their initial eligibility for housing. Enters and retrieves applicant personal and financial data in an electronic filing system by remote computer terminal. Analyzes applicant's financial data and life circumstances and computes budget to determine program eligibility. InterpretsSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Program regulationsand explains rules and regulations governing program eligibility. Advise applicants of appeal rights concerning eligibility determination. Provides support to applicants inclusion on housing waiting list. Referapplicants who arein need of emergency food, shelter services, additional funding sources, to other Social Service Agencies, or other temporary assistance. Maintains accurate records and related files including annual and recertification’s status (finances, correspondence, etc;). Establishes and maintains contacts to gain information and to verify eligibility. Maintains liaison function with other units within the Authority. Makes regular reports on applicant status to supervisor. Prepares narrative and statistical information for the Supervisor, including federal reports. Provides one-to-one counseling service to applicants, tenants, and landlords in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing. Reports work accomplished to supervisor. Counsel residents on delinquent rent payments and lease violations and process paperwork for evictions. Maintain communication with other departments.

Qualifications:
The skills and knowledge generally required would be acquired with a high school education, two years of increasingly responsible interviewing experience, one year of full-time social work/social service aide experience, or an equivalent combination of work and experience.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume, cover letter, and two professional references. The application process will remain open until the position is filled.

All responses should be addressed to:

Mr. John T. Hamilton, Executive Director

Housing Authority of the City of New Britain

16 Armistice Street

New Britain, CT 06053

or, you can email your application to ygadson@nbhact.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.61 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New Britain, CT 06053: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26