Housing Assistant

Housing Assistant

This is a union represented FLSA non-exempt position.

Location : Housing Choice Voucher Department, 2870 Howe Road, Martinez, CA 94533

Definition / Purpose : Under the direction of the Housing Manager, the Housing Assistant is responsible for determining the initial and continuing eligibility of applicants and participants of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Programs; and, implementing the Authoritys Housing Choice Voucher program in accordance with HUD, federal, local and other applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and clerical / administrative work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides information and assistance to applicants, participants and to the public regarding the Authoritys policies and procedures. May provide lead direction to clerical employees and temporary support service staff. Undertakes special projects related to the delivery of HCV program services.

Distinguishing Characteristics : This classification is the journey level of the technical eligibility determination function. The class is responsible to a manager, or designee, for the evaluation of applicants, analysis of their applications, and related documents, and the determination of initial, annual and interim examinations of income eligibility and other Housing Choice Voucher Program regulations. This classification deals with voucher holders, the public, colleagues and personnel in other HCV agencies. Significant action to the client may result based on the accuracy of sensitive information. The class is distinguished from the Sr. Housing Assistant by the latters responsibility for performing more challenging client support processes and on-sight inspection of the voucher holders living environment.

Supervision Received and Exercised : This class operates under the direct supervision of a manager. The employee plans and carries out routine work activities with minimal supervision and independently resolves problems that arise in accordance with agency policies and procedures and program rules. The employee receives instructions and direction from their supervisor. The employees work is reviewed periodically for conformance to Authority policies and attainment of objectives.

Essential Job Functions : Duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Eligibility and Recertification
• General and Other Duties
• Other Job Functions

Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions : Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Skills :

Physical Abilities and Work Environment :

Certificates : Possess a certification in Housing Choice Voucher Rent Calculation or obtain such certifications within one year of appointment to the classification or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Executive Director.

Licenses : Must possess and maintain an applicable California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Authoritys insurance carrier.

Other : Provide proof of US citizenship or, if an alien, either lawful admission for permanent residence or authorization for appropriate work by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Minimum Qualifications : Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities could be determined by the Authority as qualifying for this position. A typical way the Authority determines minimum qualifications is :

Application Procedure : Application Filing : Please submit an application via ADP. If you have any questions or concerns related to the e-application process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 957-8024 or by email at gvance@contracostahousing.org.

Selection Procedure : Electronic applications will be reviewed and evaluated to ensure applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Candidates, who meet the minimum qualifications, as deemed by the Human Resource Officer, will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

Final selection procedures will be determined by the Executive Director and the Director of Assisted Housing Programs. The position(s) shall be filled in accordance with Sections 27.1 27.5 of the M.O.U. between Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa and PEU, Local #1.

Final Filing Date & Time : Open until filled.