Housing Choice Voucher Coordinator

LOCATION:

Wabasha, MN

BASIC FUNCTION:

SEMMCHRA is seeking internal and external candidates for a full-time  Housing Choice Voucher Coordinator position. Under supervision and technical assistance by HCV Program Director, coordinates and monitors activities involved in the administration of the assisted housing related programs in compliance with HRA policies and practices and Federal regulation.  Recommends and implements changes in SEMMCHRA’s policies and practices as necessary to meet changing conditions or change in Federal regulations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 
   Responsible for coordinating the voucher program for assigned area or file range.
   


2. 
   Responsible to mediate problems between tenants and landlords for assigned area or file range.


3. 
   Responsible for the completion of all assigned Housing Quality Standard inspections for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and respective process follow-up.


4. 
   Responsible for communications and correspondence with applicants, participants and landlords based on HRA and program guidelines/standards. 


5. 
   Responsible for the coordination of and maintenance of accurate applicant/participant files and other records related to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.


6. 
   Assists with training staff on Assisted Housing computer software and other programmatic changes.


7. 
   Responsible for cross checking assisted housing files to ensure file is meeting programmatic guidelines.


8. 
   Responsible for coordinating and tracking monthly and quarterly reports.


9. 
   Responsible for activities related to the Housing Choice Voucher Program connected with intake eligibility, verification of information, entering data into the respective systems to ensure compliance with the federal and state regulations.


10. 
    Recommends changes in programmatic procedures, forms and policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and HUD regulations.


11. 
    Assists with coordinating and conducting briefings as assigned.


12. 
    Coordinates work of intake specialist to ensure work and files are being completed timely.


13. 
    Provide support to the Intake Specialist and Housing Director on as needed basis.


14. 
    Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

1. 
   Works independently without day-to-day monitoring and assistance.


2. 
   Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply Assisted Housing Program guidelines and governing regulations.


3. 
   Ability to perform all Rental Assistance Intake Housing Specialist job duties.


4. 
   Ability to multi-task and maintain order of assigned work.


5. 
   Able to work effectively and efficiently utilizing the Assisted Housing computer software


6. 
   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


7. 
   Ability to set priorities and goals to meet program schedules and deadlines


8. 
   Ability to act in a sensitive and equitable manner when dealing with applicants, participants, and landlords.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or GED equivalent, with two (2) years applicable associate degree and one (1) year of experience or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office environment, preferably in a housing or related field or has successfully performed in a housing or intake position.  Must be able to learn and apply Assisted Housing Program guidelines and utilize computer software.  Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Must be a licensed driver and have a vehicle available to carry out assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and willing to use a ladder; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable agency and department training necessary to meet the essential functions will be provided upon hire.

Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.