Housing Eligibility Specialist - Compton, United States - City of Compton, CA

City of Compton, CA

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Compton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Works under the general supervision of the Department Director or Housing Services Supervisor; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other jobrelated requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation._
The following duties _
_ARE NOT__ intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, positionspecific duties._ Interviews applicants regarding income and family composition in order to determine eligibility for lowincome housing as per established federal guidelines. Conducts briefing sessions with new participants to explain federal program regulations and lease obligations. Computes housing assistance payments, tenant rental amounts, utility reimbursements, and rent increases in order to satisfy program guidelines and landlord requests using knowledge of program regulations. Performs reexaminations, interim interviews and verifies income to determine and maintain eligibility in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations; investigates income and other file inconsistencies to identify potential fraud. Reviews and analyzes financial information such as contracts and agreements, or criminal records to determine eligibility for program participation. Conducts home visits to determine condition of assisted housing and tenant's continued eligibility. Prepares and transfers information to other housing authorities for tenants who are relocating. Attends and presents testimony in formal/informal hearings regarding eligibility. Maintains and updates tenant information into computer database. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures. Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Citywide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook. Maintains and enforces all aspects of security and confidentiality of records and information. Performs other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND two (2) years administrative support and customer service experience, preferably in public and/or tenant based housing or other social services agency; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Certification as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Specialist (from a professional training organization recognized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting, and offsite when performing inspections on the conditions of tenant housing; and home visits to determine continued housing eligibility.
Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required.
May be exposed to minor amounts of dust, mold, mildew, infectious disease and potential physical harm.
Work requires ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, climb and lift pounds); exposure to heat, outdoors, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled. The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary.

Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

PLEASE NOTE:

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the opencompetitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 wi