Housing Specialist at Sparks Group
Rockville, MD
About the Job
Job Summary/Company:
Are you looking for a rewarding career helping individuals find their permanent home? Do you have excellent communication skills and and enjoy customer interaction? Sparks Group has partnered with an organization in Montgomery County that helps individuals find permanent homes! The purpose of this position includes determining eligibility for section 8 housing and continued participation for their voucher and public housing programs for applicants and families. Apply TODAY!!
Responsibilities:
Interviewing clients, certifying, re certifying annuals and interim's for section 8 housing.
Informing clients of any changes in policies and procedures.
Processing rent increases requests and negotiating rent amounts with landlords.
Completing data entry, advising participants and landlords of program rules and regulations
Provide customer service to internal and external customers
Market the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Monitor clients for program compliance.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Background Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration or Related Field highly preferred but not required.
2-3 years of experience working with section 8 and housing choice voucher customers.
Strong communication skills and good customer service are required
Knowledge of subsidized housing program guidelines and federal, state and local landlord-tenant laws is necessary
Experience in the Housing Choice Voucher, Tax Credit or other subsidized program
Must have great verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
Position Requires candidates have their own transportation and a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a background check
Are you looking for a rewarding career helping individuals find their permanent home? Do you have excellent communication skills and and enjoy customer interaction? Sparks Group has partnered with an organization in Montgomery County that helps individuals find permanent homes! The purpose of this position includes determining eligibility for section 8 housing and continued participation for their voucher and public housing programs for applicants and families. Apply TODAY!!
Responsibilities:
Interviewing clients, certifying, re certifying annuals and interim's for section 8 housing.
Informing clients of any changes in policies and procedures.
Processing rent increases requests and negotiating rent amounts with landlords.
Completing data entry, advising participants and landlords of program rules and regulations
Provide customer service to internal and external customers
Market the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Monitor clients for program compliance.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Background Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration or Related Field highly preferred but not required.
2-3 years of experience working with section 8 and housing choice voucher customers.
Strong communication skills and good customer service are required
Knowledge of subsidized housing program guidelines and federal, state and local landlord-tenant laws is necessary
Experience in the Housing Choice Voucher, Tax Credit or other subsidized program
Must have great verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
Position Requires candidates have their own transportation and a valid driver's license
Must be able to pass a background check
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This job is In-Person.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.