Eligibility Recertification Specialist

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interviews assigned applicants for Housing Choice Voucher Program residency; reviews applications to determine (1) applicant eligibility for admission; (2) rent to be charged; and (3) unit size required according to HUD and DCHA regulations;
• Directs prospective applicants in securing necessary verification and documentation of eligibility factors and where further data is necessary to ensure complete and accurate evidence. Contacts employers, community agencies, schools, etc., for substantiation and/or clarification;
• Calculates resident verified adjusted annual income and assets to determine resident rent responsibility for either income or market-based rents;
• Represents the Authority by providing testimony at Office of Fair Hearings and Tenant and Landlord court hearings;
• Conducts third party verifications via all verification sources available; follows up on findings and conducts additional interviews with families accordingly. Prepares correspondence or make telephone calls to other District or Federal agencies, private organizations and the public in order to obtain and verify information concerning the residents;
• Resolves problem cases of applicants;
• Remains abreast of new and revised federal and District housing regulations and guidelines and recommends actions for improvement or correction of operating deficiencies;
• Participates and conducts training seminars for residents;
• Prepares correspondence and recurring, special and one-time reports; and coordinates findings with other Specialists;
• Enters and retrieves data or information from the automated data system;
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity in the DCHA
• Ability to think logically, analyze case problems, follow systematic procedures, develop comprehensive reports and provide assistance for briefing presentations
• Thorough knowledge of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and District rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to EID and UIV activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university); and a minimum of (2) two years’ experience recertifying and determining client eligibility for public and assisted housing; or other equivalent combination of education and experience which meet the minimum qualifications requirement may be substituted.

Education

• Bachelors or better