Posting number: 228447
Department: Sulphur Housing Authority
Job classification: HOUSING SPECIALIST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Housing, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Real Estate, Office and Administrative Support
The Housing Authority Of the City of Sulphur aims to provide quality, affordable housing and related services to low- income individuals and families within the community, fostering safe, sustainable, and inclusive neighborhoods. We strive to create opportunities for economic mobility and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
A Housing Specialist 1-4 is responsible for maintaining a housing program with integrity and fairness. This position includes a wide range of responsibilities from screening applications and record keeping to independent case management and program compliance.
One year of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Keeps records and prepares reports Interviews and advises applicants seeking admission to the housing program and counsels tenants to ensure compliance with tenant occupancy regulations.
Verifies income and housing status.
Make computations to determine eligibility and recertification.
Maintain computerized records and databases on client and housing authority intormation.
Answer questions and gives information related to housing programs.
Certifies eligibility of applicants and assigns them to proper housing.
Maintains documentation according to established program guidelines.
May prepare applications on behalf of applicants: review all documents required of applicants.
May perform inspection on housing units in the program. coordinate to make necessary repairs with specified length of time and re-inspect unit to assure compliance with rules and regulations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - Up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as a Housing Specialist 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: 7am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday, Fridays off.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
RAYCHEL KISER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR
executive.director@sulphurhousing.com
337-527-5248
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