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    Housing Outreach Specialist - Albany, United States - Albany Housing Authority

    Albany Housing Authority
    Albany Housing Authority Albany, United States

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    Date of Posting: May 22, 2024

    Position(s): Housing Outreach Specialist

    Monday – Friday hours per week

    Location(s): Albany Housing Authority Resource Center

    Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements as outlined in the following job description.

    Salary: $42,979.75

    Deadline for Applying: Continuous until filled.

    Albany Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    HOUSING OUTREACH SPECIALIST(Albany Housing Authority)

    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this position performs complex clerical support work and administrative tasks for the department/division head. The work performed is higher level in nature and requires good knowledge of the policies, functions, and procedures of a department. Ability to interact with tenants, landlords, and supervisory staff; and exercise of independent judgment is a major aspect of the work. The incumbent also will act as a landlord liaison for the Section 8 Subsidy Program.

    TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

    • Develops and maintains housing provider relationship promoting retention for housing assistance programs;
    • Identifies property owners, property managers, service providers and management companies who are willing to provide housing for the voucher program applicants and participants;
    • Develops outreach methods for the housing assistance programs on continuous basis;
    • Engages with community landlords and property owners as effective partners to preserve and expand the quality and quantity of available affordable housing options;
    • Collects, compiles, and maintains detailed information, data and statistical reports,
    • Maintains data on rent reasonable and available rental housing units
    • Performs outreach, briefings, group meetings and conducts housing market research;
    • Solicits input from realtors, merchants, private landlords, Not-for-Profit Corporations, and other sources of projects;
    • Develops and maintains open lines of communication between the residents, community, landlords and the housing authority;
    • Receives telephone calls, makes appointments, and acts as receptionist;

    FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

    • Good knowledge of housing market research methods
    • Proficient knowledge of personal computers and office equipment;
    • Excellent oral and written presentation skills;
    • Skills and sensitivity to work in a liaison role with low income individuals and landlords;
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize and implement projects on his/her own initiative;
    • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A minimum of two (2) years experience in market outreach, housing counseling, or related fields.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

    Possession of a valid NYS Motor Vehicles Operator's License at time of appointment. Vehicle may be necessary.

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