The Abilene Housing Authority is seeking to hire a Housing Choice Voucher Counselor/Inspector.
Description
Update and evaluate eligibility of program participants including eligibility for continuing participation following clearly defined policies and procedures interview housing applicants; Investigate and verify applicant and participant information for accuracy and completeness; Gather pertinent information concerning such factors as income, employment, financial obligations, and family composition of the applicants, recipients, employers, other public agencies, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other sources; Conduct client briefings at New Admission and annually at next Reexamination; Prepare written monthly and weekly reports and written correspondence to various agencies, landlords, and businesses to verify applicant data including total family composition, income, assets, and expenses; Become familiar with policies set forth in CFR, Administrative Plan, and other HUD notices and handbooks as it relates to HCV program; Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections for New Admissions, Recertifications, Specials and in emergency situations to ensure units are in decent, safe and sanitary conditions in an unbiased manner; Accurately report inspection results (according to policy) to landlord, tenant, and agency; Determine Rent Reasonableness; Attend training as required; Assist with preparation of Special Reports; Willingness to work the required hours and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education: Bachelors degree and/or equivalent education and work experience
Pay: $15.26 - $22.42 Depending on Experience