Housing Eligibility Assistant

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Housing Eligibility Assistant to join our team based in WATERVLIET, New York. This role is an integral part of our Marketing/PR industry team, where you will be primarily responsible for handling housing assistance applications, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring the smooth operation of the tenant selection process. Responsibilities: • Accurately process applications for housing assistance, ensuring all applications meet HUD criteria. • Undertake a thorough review of potential tenants' eligibility for public housing projects and subsidized housing payments. • Make informed recommendations on the approval or rejection of tenant applications, ensuring all decisions are fair and in accordance with housing policies. • Determine the appropriate amount of housing assistance payments for eligible families, based on established guidelines. • Develop and maintain a systematic filing system for all correspondence and applications related to tenant selection and assistance payments. • Assist in the regular certification and recertification of family incomes as per the information provided on applications and documents. • Participate in the review and revision of tenant leases as needed, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded. • Provide relevant information regarding housing programs to applicants, tenants, and assistance recipients, ensuring they are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities. • Assist in the inspection of housing units being considered for program benefits, reporting any code violations and significant factors that may affect eligibility. • Contribute to the preparation of regular and special reports as required, providing accurate and timely data. • Perform administrative duties such as typing letters, memos, correspondence, and reports related to public housing programs.• Proficiency in managing accounting functions, including account maintenance and financial record keeping • Ability to handle inbound calls efficiently, providing excellent customer service and addressing client queries • Strong experience in providing administrative assistance, including data entry, scheduling, and document management • Familiarity with administrative office operations, ensuring smooth work flow and efficient office management • Proven track record in maintaining accurate account information, updating client profiles and ensuring data integrity

Location: Watervliet, MI, US

Posted Date: 4/19/2025