Part Time Housing Assistant for our Warren Office

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?

 Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

 Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of Thrive’s housing program to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and monitoring requirements, and maintains relationships with tenants, partners, vendors, and landlords

Responsibilities:

•  Respond to tenants/clients, property owners, and the general public inquiries or complaints, or refer them to the appropriate person or persons.  Maintain a record of calls and inquiries.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and arranging program events or conferences.
• Process housing applications, verification of applicant information, selection of eligible families, and leasing of apartments.
• Compile and assess eligibility information in compliance with housing regulations.
• Develop and maintain tenant filing systems for accuracy, completeness and compliance in conjunction with HUD and funding Thrive regulations.
• Research tenant information and review housing program case files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with housing regulations, as well as participate in year-end file review.
• Prepare annual rent reasonableness survey according to HUD standards.
• Assist in property management, transportation, facilities, and maintenance functions as available and appropriate.
• Prepare monthly MTCS, PIH and VMS reporting for transmission.
• Set up and coordinate inspections of apartments to ensure conformance with HUD Housing Quality Standards or other governmental regulations.
• Participate in initial, annual and interim tenant interview process.
• Provide general administrative support for all year-end reporting, SEMAP and compliance audits.
• Accurately produce bills, and track collection of rents and tenant information on public housing authority software.
• Compile and evaluate wait list eligibility information including annual purge process.
• Orient applicants and participants to the requirements, policies, and other details of the housing program with ability to process applicant documents critically for errors, omissions and misstatements.
• Work on research and complete special projects as assigned with minimal supervision

 Requirements:

Education, Experience and Competencies:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Three (3) years of experience preferable in a housing office or human service environment, with computer applications skills.   Working knowledge of MS Office and proficiency using Internet.

 Certifications, Licenses Requirements: 

 Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job. 

 Benefits:

Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.

If you are excited to join Thrive Behavioral Health, go to https://www.thrivebhri.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our career opportunities.

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