Housing Specialist
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Housing Specialist |
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Open |
Monday, March 14th |
Description
Homes for Good is seeking Housing Specialists to join our team!
Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.
Due to the increase in rent assistance funds in response to COVID-19, we're looking for multiple Housing Specialists to help us deploy rental assistance to Lane County's low-income community members.
Our Rent Assistance Division is responsible for the intake and administration of various types of rental assistance offered by Homes for Good, serving over 3,000 low income Lane County residents. The division is comprised of a team of Housing Specialists, Inspectors, Office Assistants, a Landlord Liaison, Data Analyst, Program Supervisor and Division Director. We believe that safe and affordable housing should be accessible to all, and that we should strive to be an excellent partner in the process of serving our clients.
As a key role in our Rent Assistance Division, the Housing Specialist carries out the administrative functions for a case load of approximately 450 – 550 clients at a given time.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) or more years of responsible community or social service experience with an emphasis on verifying documents for on-going program eligibility and income calculations. Additional experience working with property owners and managers is preferred.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Additional specialized training in social services, a related field and/or property management is desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: This position has no license or certification requirements upon hire.
The selected candidate must become a certified “Rent Calculation Specialist” within six (6) months of employment. Homes for Good will be responsible for providing the training, and for the costs associated with the certification.
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position is $3,522.89 - $4,496.20 per month with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month and paid family leave.
HOW TO APPLY: Application may be obtained and submitted online via BAMBOO. Your application will be screened for the job requirements and the best qualified individuals will be tested and/or invited to an interview.