Job Description
HCV (Section 8) Program Representative
Worcester, MA
The Section 8 Program Representative is responsible handling a large caseload of clients participating in a federal or state rental assistance program that RCAP Solutions, Inc. manages.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that the program participants, and property owners comply with program requirements in accordance with all applicable state or federal regulatory requirements.
Completes annual re-examinations for an assigned caseload in a timely manner.
Responsible for verifying client?s income, assets, and expenses to determine continued eligibility. Calculates participants share of rent and program subsidy levels using the income and asset verification process.
Conducts orientation for voucher holders; ensures proper documentation is completed and inputs confidential data into secured systems
Issues vouchers and monitor clients housing search efforts through lease up process; sends all required notifications to landlords and participants.
Processes housing assistance terminations according to established procedures
Maintains and documents communications with applicants, participants, and landlords relative to program administration
Reports program compliance issues such as violation of family obligations, evictions, income eligibility, and fraud to the program Director
Collaborates with community resource agencies and landlords in support of clients with positive tenancy and sustained housing assistance
Meets and cooperates with federal and state monitoring officials, auditors, and others as required
Requirements:
Education and Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in housing or social service agencies; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communication: Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written; provide excellent customer service; and have good public speaking skills. Preference given to candidates with multilingual skills (verbal and written) including Spanish.
Adaptability: Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and have good mathematical skills.
Computer Skills: Must have experience with computer systems and databases including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Certification: Must have or complete required Nan McKay or Quadel. HUD required training for position and become certified within one year of hiring.
Must pass a CORI.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Competitive Vacation and Sick time
14-paid holidays
403(b) plan RCAP Contribution and Match
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
8AM-5PM (ONSITE POSITION)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume to hr@rcapsolutions.org or go to our careers website to fill out your application: https://www.rcapsolutions.org/careers/
