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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Housing Specialist, Nan McKay & Associaties, Chicago Housing Authority - Chicago
POSITION: Housing Specialist
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
The position duties include a wide range of activities related to determining and
documenting applicant and/or participant eligibility, income, rent and
contractual relationships with property owners. Interviews Housing Choice
Voucher Program Participants on a weekly basis. The position requires full
accountability for an assigned case load including accurate and complete files,
resolution of special cases, and responsiveness to stakeholder inquires.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct annual and bi-annual re-examinations within required time frames
• Complete interim re-examinations as required
• Conduct participant briefings and interviews
• Determine housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculation
• Educate participants on program requirements and family obligations
• Resolve concerns between owners, tenants and the Housing Authority
• Process all transactions within required CHA systems including Yardi
• Provide excellent customer service to participants, landlords, co-workers,
clients and vendors
• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist Certification required within 120 days of
hire.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education equivalent to a four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution
in Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field; a minimum of
two years of progressively responsible work experience for a public agency, or
related work in the social service or community service field preferred.
Ability to apply regulations pertaining to the program. Must be able to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must have excellent
interpersonal skills necessary for conducting HCVP Participant interviews. Must
possess strong computer and organizational skills required to prioritize tasks and
demands and consistently deliver work product on time.
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: charesumes@nanmckay.com