HCV Program Specialist

Job description

Description The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified applicants for the position on Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Specialist. Our HCV Program Specialist are responsible for performing general clerical work and assigned duties pertaining to, and in accordance with, the Authority’s Public Housing leasing and occupancy policies and procedures and in accordance with HUD, federal, local, and other applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. They perform a variety of client-service tasks in the development, implementation, and delivery of housing services to new and continuing assisted housing program participants. (A full job description can be found on the agency website.) EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Answers inquiries concerning policies and practices associated with the application and/or re-examination processes in a courteous and professional manner or routes/directs inquiries to appropriate staff. - Schedules appointments and assists in explaining programs and eligibility requirements to applicants. Counsels participants on unit affordability. - Assists in coordinating background information checks of tenants to be recertified. Assists...