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Adopted: 7/30/08
Revised: 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. Supervision is exercised over
Leased Housing Coordinators. 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)
Supervises Leased Housing Coordinators, Tenant Relations Assistants and
clerical staff;
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;
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 (1) year of full‑ time paid experience in a supervisory human
services position in a public housing agency dealing with both Section 8 and Public
Housing Leased Housing Programs; OR
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 supervisory human services position in a public housing agency
dealing with both Section 8 and Public Housing Leased Housing Programs; 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 supervisory human services position in a public housing agency
dealing with both Section 8 and Public Housing Leased Housing Programs; 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