FULL TIME HOUSING ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT

ELLENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

FULL TIME HOUSING ELIBILITY ASSISTANT

(Note: hiring provisionally – passing of civil service exam when test available is required to become permanent)

The Ellenville Housing Authority is looking for a qualified person to work in their busy office. The work involves responsibility for providing technical assistance in various housing programs including HUD Section 8 housing program for a municipality. The programs involve the coordination and provision of federal and state housing subsidies for eligible tenants and landlords. The incumbent assists in the distribution of HUD/public housing funds in accordance with federal/state regulations. The employee is responsible for performing all aspects of certifications and recertifications for Public Housing and HUD Section 8 Housing Programs. Ability to manage 64 apartments at our Public Housing and Senior Housing complexes. Updating and tracking the wait list. Knowledge of HUD policies a plus. Bilingual a plus but not required for the position. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare simple reports; ability to understand and interpret complex oral and written information. Must be proficient in computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be detail oriented, good at multi-tasking and time management and performing additional clerical and office work. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee.

Minimum Qualifications – A. Possession of an associate degree in Housing, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, or a closely related field OR

B. To (2) years of work experience involving responsibility for determining program eligibility using established criteria, or in public housing, or substantially similar experience OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A and B above.

Starting salary - $19.00 per hour. Employee participant in NYS Retirement.

Resumes must be submitted no later than 12/31/2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• public housing and or HUD Section 8: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ellenville, NY 12428 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19