Housing Specailist
CurrentHousing Authority of Birmingham District Section 8; Responsible for the timely completion of annual re-certifications, interim re-certifications, current client moves, eligibility, lease up, terminations, and inspection processing. Ensures accurate completion and documentation of SEMAP indicators in assigned task. Negotiates rent with perspective landlords when allowable rent exceeds the landlord's requested rent. Conducts rent reasonableness as required. Prepares paperwork in accordance with program guidelines. Maintains participant files to ensure completeness of required documentation and verifications. Counsels tenants and landlords regarding program issues. Conducts program orientations for participants and landlords as needed. Performs work to ensure the accuracy and timely preparation of the monthly Housing Assistance Payments to landlords. Accurately calculates maximum & allowable contract rents, tenant and housing authority portions, utility allowance and contract rent increases; applies correct payment standard, subsidy standard and utility allowance schedule. Ensures actions taken correctly and timely, and back up provided as needed to process HAP runs.