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Location: Chicago, IL 60626Date Posted: 3/12/2024Category: Quality AssuranceEducation: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client seeks a passionate individual to serve as Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector and join them in ending homelessness in Chicago. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing, this position will be responsible for conducting HQS inspections following the guidelines of HUD's Housing Quality Standards, and all other subsidy provider requirements. This person will enjoy being in the field daily, interacting with clients and partners, to complete this mission-critical work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Housing Locator to inspect potential units on a timely basis for new client moveins.
- Builds relationships with existing and new partners to support client's work including landlords, property managers, owners and agencies.
- Responsible for all unit inspections including biannual inspections, initial inspections, reinspections, complaint inspections and work order inspections.
- Complete all required paperwork related to the inspections; file all paperwork with the Housing Coordinator.
- Maintain an ongoing schedule of inspection due dates throughout the year.
- Completes distribution of notices to clients prior to inspection, and tracks completion of all inspections in company database.
- Provides weekly reporting on inspections and escalates emergencies accordingly.
- Assists with monthly reports and compliance activity.
- Acts as a liaison between the client and the Housing Specialist.
- Provides instructions to clients regarding unit habitability, leadpaint disclosures and work order processes.
- Assists with intake process for client's affordable housing units, including completing both CHA and IHDA requirements, as it relates to unit and building inspections.
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree or related field/equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in property/asset management field
- Knowledge of homelessness and housing issues.
- Knowledge of Chicago Landlord/Tenant Ordinance
- Knowledge of Affordable Housing Practices (Housing First, Harm Reduction)
- Comfortable working with diverse groups of people including: Homeless population and LGBT
- Excellent oral and written communication; exceptional organizational skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and data management systems such as Yardi Voyager.
We offer:
- A great client compensation rate
- Weekly compensation
- A longterm contracttohire opportunity
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Title:Housing Quality Standards InspectorClass: Case Management Type: TEMPORARYRef. No.: 1278356-2BC: #DTG105
Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.Contract Contact: Contract Submit Edu ILOffice Email: ILContracts@deltatg.comOffice Phone: 800-500-8007Office Address: 800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 131, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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