CVR Associates
Overview
Join to apply for the HOUSING SPECIALIST role at CVR Associates. CVR is looking for a professional, well-organized, compassionate individual with great attention to detail to serve as a Housing Specialist. This position will assist low-income families and individuals (including the homeless, elderly, or disabled) to secure affordable housing and improve living conditions with the goal of enhanced quality of life and self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
Perform and complete annual re-certifications, interim re-certifications, new admissions, transfers, port outs, port ins, special program referrals (as assigned), terminations, and rent increases for the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants for Affordable Housing.
Notify participants and owners of the results of interim re-certification.
Collect re-certification information, including income and any other required documentation for administering the HCV program.
Schedule re-certifications and appointments with participants; interview participants for Affordable Housing.
Monitor participant moves and lease terminations for Affordable Housing.
Accurately enter data into appropriate databases.
Conduct briefing with tenants to explain HUD, and administrative plan guidelines.
Accurately prepare weekly reports on re-certification and other reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years equivalent experience working with economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and/or families
Attention to Detail
Basic Math skills
Excellent Organization skills
Excellent Customer Service skills
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be able to perform assigned tasks in a remote work environment when required
Must have the ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Must be able to meet productivity and accuracy requirements
Must have critical thinking skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $40,207.00 - $47,000.00
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Responsibilities
Perform and complete annual re-certifications, interim re-certifications, new admissions, transfers, port outs, port ins, special program referrals (as assigned), terminations, and rent increases for the Housing Choice Voucher Program participants for Affordable Housing.
Notify participants and owners of the results of interim re-certification.
Collect re-certification information, including income and any other required documentation for administering the HCV program.
Schedule re-certifications and appointments with participants; interview participants for Affordable Housing.
Monitor participant moves and lease terminations for Affordable Housing.
Accurately enter data into appropriate databases.
Conduct briefing with tenants to explain HUD, and administrative plan guidelines.
Accurately prepare weekly reports on re-certification and other reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years equivalent experience working with economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and/or families
Attention to Detail
Basic Math skills
Excellent Organization skills
Excellent Customer Service skills
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be able to perform assigned tasks in a remote work environment when required
Must have the ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Must be able to meet productivity and accuracy requirements
Must have critical thinking skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $40,207.00 - $47,000.00
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