POSITION OPENING: Section 8 Specialist Assistant
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Salary: Grade 5: $17.24 to $21.55
Benefits: Employee will be eligible for all HRA benefits as a full-time employee
Department: Assisted Housing
Accountable To: Program Management Coordinator
All applicants must submit an HRA employment application and resume by: 3:00 pm on Monday, August 23, 2021
POSITION SUMMARY: The Section 8 Specialist Assistant, under the supervision of the Program Management Coordinator, provides for the efficient operation of the agency’s voucher programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: See Job Description. The Job Description is part of this Vacancy Announcement.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Housing Choice Voucher Rent Certification and HQS Inspection Certification within one to two years of position start; high school graduate or GED; Assisted Housing or related HRA experience preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be a licensed driver and have a vehicle to carry out assignments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and BACKGROUND CHECK:
Demonstrates ability to establish priorities and meet program guidelines and timelines Demonstrate ability to work independently Good oral and written communications skills Knowledge of Federal, State, & local programs and regulations governing the Section 8 Program Knowledge of laws governing eviction and landlord/tenant law Strong background in computer operations in a variety of programs Demonstrates ability to work effectively with program participants, staff, other agencies and the public
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid Driver’s License and vehicle.
For an application and a complete job description contact the Red Wing HRA office at 651-388-7571 or visit the Red Wing HRA website at www.redwinghra.org.
Submit completed application to:
Red Wing HRA Attention: Jennifer Cook, Program Management Coordinator 428 West Fifth Street Red Wing, MN 55066
Electronic applications can be sent to [email protected].
The Red Wing HRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
Section 3 applies