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Form of work**This is a Time Limited (TLE) position with a full benefits package to include paid holidays, monthly leave accruals, insurance, and retirement. **
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) in seven South Carolina counties (Clarendon, Colleton, Dorchester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, and Lexington). SC Housing provides rental assistance subsidy for approximately 2,000 very-low income families through an Annual Contributions Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This position provides the opportunity to utilize one's unique interpersonal, critical thinking and self/time management skills in assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford and locate decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. It also affords the opportunity to expand on the program knowledge and skills gained and to demonstrate those additional capabilities that are key and essential to the ability to take advantage of other opportunities as part of SC Housing's progression planning initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Working as a team member assisting families in multiple counties.
- Determining families' eligibility for program participation based on HUD and SC Housing requirements.
- Performing initial lease-up actions and completing periodic and annual recertification requirements to determine a family's and rental unit's continued program eligibility.
- Coordinating and conducting physical inspections of rental units to ensure compliance with HUD's Inspection Standards (NSPIRE).
- Negotiating and executing Housing Assistance Payment Contracts with landlords and ensuring contract rents are reasonable.
- Interacting with applicants, participants, and landlords on a daily basis in determining eligibility and ensuring program compliance.
- Conducting public relations and landlord outreach concerning program availability and requirements for participation.
- Monitoring participation to ensure maximum program utilization.
- Obtaining certification as an NSPIRE inspector and as an Eligibility, Income, and Rent Calculation Specialist within (1) year of hire date.
Agency Minimum Requirements*:
A high school diploma and relevant full-time experience in housing subsidy programs, property management, housing finance or other related housing fields.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet the agency minimum requirements. (i.e. 1 year of education = 1 year of related experience)
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and process time sensitive materials in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write letters and other business-related correspondence that are professional in appearance and content.
- Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to program requirements.
- Possess a valid SC driver's license and be able to operate motor vehicles. Must be able to travel throughout the state of South Carolina on a regular basis including overnight travel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, coworkers, and external customers.
- Current, relevant Knowledge of personal computers, Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain organized, accurate, and updated files.
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field of study.
- Public Housing Agency (PHA) experience and industry level certification in the administration of HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program to include eligibility, income calculation, annual and interim recertifications, HUD's Inspection Standards (NSPIRE) , etc.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager Software.
- Experience in the administration of other federally subsidized rental assistance programs (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Project-Based Rental Assistance).
What makes us Different?
We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you've encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business. We are a completely self-sustaining operation that offers rental and homeownership products and services and we face many of the same regulatory, market, and financial hurdles of private sector financial institutions. Our clear advantage to employees is that we offer challenging, and meaningful work but with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with a person who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to work with us.
Our Benefits Package:
The South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority offers an exceptional
benefits package that includes:
- Telecommuting options
- Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual/vacation leave per year and 15 days sick leave per year)
- 13 paid holidays
- PEBA Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
- PEBA Perks
- Free Telehealth Visits for State Health Plan members
- Free Health Coaching for State Health Plan members
- State Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Programs 401k and 457 plans
- MoneyPlus (tax-favored accounts program) Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs (PerksCard, TicketsatWork, and WeSave)
- Casual Fridays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months of employment)
Location, Location, Location:
The Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Located in the Midlands, Columbia is both the state capital and South Carolina's second-largest city. It is just a short commute to the state's beautiful beaches and gorgeous mountains. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round, a plus considering that Lake Murray is just minutes away. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times, and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future.
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Intrigued? Apply now! Employment Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
