Housing Specialist I

hrEdge
  • Chicago, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Housing Specialist I is responsible for conducting initial and continued eligibility as well as routine transaction processing for

    subsidized housing programs. This role requires a foundational understanding of subsidized housing programs and effective
    communication skills to ensure accurate and timely assistance.

    Summary of Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist clients with the application process for subsidized housing programs (HCV, PH, LIHTC, etc.)
    • Review and verify documentation to determine eligibility.
    • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and case files.
    • Provide information and support to clients regarding program requirements and processes.
    • Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
    • Participate in team meetings and training sessions.


    Requirements

    Education

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

    Experience

    • Must complete specialist certification course within 60 days of hire. (HCV, Public Housing, LIHTC, etc.)
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience in subsidized programs eligibility required.

    Skills and Competencies

    • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

    Travel Requirement:

    Travel required as projects entail.



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttp://www.hredge.com

    Skills

    • Affordable Housingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
    • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Public Housingunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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