Housing Eligibility Specialist

at  Marin Housing Authority

Annual Salary: $51,384.52-$68,860.17
Status: Full Time, Regular
Reports to: Program Manager
Closing Date: February 6, 2025

FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS EXCELLENT JOB OPPORTUNITY, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED MARIN HOUSING APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DAY OF FEBRUARY 6, 2025. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.MARINHOUSING.ORG/CAREERS.

Marin Housing has an immediate opening for skilled persons with experience or aptitude to conduct a variety of client service tasks in the provision of housing services to new and continuing assisted housing program participants. We are seeking applicants who are detail-oriented with experience handling large volumes of documents and able to perform multiple clerical tasks in a deadline-oriented environment. This position requires a high level of organizational and customer service skills. We will train the right candidate in HUD regulations, HCV program procedures and the EIV process.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The position will manage a caseload, conduct client interviews, and provide assistance to walk-in clients. Will process transactions such as annual and interim recertifications, transfers and intake in Yardi database for proper electronic submission of the transactions to HUD.

KNOWLEDGE OF

· HUD/PHA regulations and the HCV program (preferred).
· HUD reporting systems EIV/PIC systems (preferred).
· Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Yardi (strongly preferred).
· Method and techniques of interviewing clients.
· Standard office practices, record-keeping procedures, computer literacy.
· Operation and use of personal computers and other standard office equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Three years of eligibility work experience preferred (one year of relevant, education or relevant other work experience may be substituted for one-year experience) that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities.
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· Verify income, assets, medical expenses and household composition and perform calculation of tenant portion of rent and housing subsidy.
· Determine client eligibility for continued assistance, unit and owner eligibility for participation in assisted housing programs.
· Provide program information to prospective and participating landlords and assisted tenants.
· Conduct transfer and new admissions briefing sessions for new and existing participants regarding program rules, regulations and requirements.
· Perform initial intake/annual/interim eligibility determinations based on participant income, family status.
· Advise and implement portability opportunities and coordinate with other housing authorities to ensure effective and efficient transfer of tenants.
· Respond to written and telephone inquiries from the public concerning the program. Prepare and mail necessary correspondence.