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Adopted: l2/l4/76
Revised: 5/3l/9l, 12/20/99; 8/29/02, 10/7/09
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves the responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the
Public Housing and Section 8 Eligibility and Occupancy Programs in accordance
with established policies and procedures of the Cortland Housing
Authority. Work is performed under
general supervision of the Housing Project Manager or his/her designee, with
considerable leeway allowed for independent judgment in carrying out details of
the work. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative
only)
Assists applicants in completing
forms and obtaining eligibility information;
Accepts, records, codes, reviews
and verifies applications for tenancy under subsidized housing program
sponsored by HUD;
Gathers information relating to
the application process by interview and/or telephone;
Reviews applications against
eligibility criteria for respective housing programs;
Determines eligibility of
applicants/tenants for housing assistance;
Calculates level of subsidy for
program participants;
Periodically reviews tenant
circumstances to determine changes in family composition, income and needs for
assistance;
Formulates and carries out
schedules for leasing;
Maintains information on
community housing stock which can be utilized for the Public Housing and
Section 8 Leased Housing Programs;
Prepares letters and reports
regarding housing programs of the Cortland Housing Authority;
Supervises Tenant Relations
Assistants and clerical staff;
Conducts property inspections in
accordance with federal regulations, and ensure compliance of Public Housing
and/or Section 8 structures with those requirements;
Assigns duties to staff
regarding occupancy/eligibility functions of the housing program;
Confers with Housing Project
Manager and other staff personnel;
Makes referral to area agencies
for support services which can be used by tenants;
Understands and interprets
Federal regulations regarding occupancy and eligibility issues;
Provides as needed assistance to
Management in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of Federal, State and local housing services and programs
as they affect eligibility for assistance and utilization; good knowledge of
the characteristics, needs and interests of Public Housing residents and
Section 8 participants; good knowledge of community agencies, facilities and
services which can be utilized to aid residents and participants; ability to
meet and deal with the public effectively; ability to supervise; ability to
analyze facts obtained and use said facts in making judgments regarding
eligibility and occupancy issues; ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing; initiative and resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; sensitivity
to the needs of residents/program participants, physical condition commensurate
with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered
four‑year college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher AND
one (l) year of full‑ time paid experience in a responsible human
services position in a public or private human service or community agency; OR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.
Graduation from a regionally
accredited or NYS registered two‑year college or university with an
Associate's degree or higher AND three (3) years of full‑time paid
experience in a responsible human services position in a public or private
human service or community agency; OR
C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma AND five (5) years of full‑time paid
experience in a responsible human services position in a public or private
human service or community agency; OR
C.
An equivalent combination of
training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B, and C.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT:
Possession
of a valid