Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Housing Choice Voucher Specialist and play a vital role in empowering individuals and families to access safe, affordable housing through the Section 8 program. In this energetic and impactful position, you will serve as a key liaison between tenants, landlords, and community partners, ensuring smooth program operations while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Your expertise will help foster stable housing environments and promote fair housing practices across diverse communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by guiding clients through complex processes with professionalism and compassion.
Duties
- Manage the administration of housing vouchers under the Section 8 program, including eligibility verification, rent calculations, and lease approval processes.
- Conduct thorough interviews with applicants to assess needs, explain program requirements, and gather necessary documentation.
- Negotiate lease terms with landlords to ensure compliance with program policies while fostering positive landlord-tenant relationships.
- Provide crisis intervention support to clients facing housing instability or other urgent challenges, utilizing skills in crisis management and social work.
- Educate tenants about Fair Housing regulations, rights under the program, and available community resources to promote fair treatment and equal access.
- Maintain accurate records using property management software such as Yardi or OneSite; prepare reports on voucher utilization and client progress.
- Collaborate with addiction counselors or social workers when necessary to support clients with complex needs or substance use issues.
- Stay updated on LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) policies, landlor-tenant law, and other relevant regulations to ensure compliance and best practices. Header: Experience
- Proven experience in property management, social work, or housing programs—preferably with familiarity in LIHTC or Section 8 voucher administration.
- Strong negotiation skills to facilitate lease agreements that benefit both tenants and landlords while maintaining program integrity.
- Demonstrated ability in crisis intervention and crisis management to effectively support clients facing urgent housing or personal issues.
- Knowledge of landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing regulations, and Section 8 policies is essential for ensuring legal compliance.
- Experience using property management software such as Yardi or OneSite for recordkeeping and reporting purposes.
- Excellent communication skills combined with motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients positively and foster trust.· Conducting ongoing, annual certifications and recertifications; processing changes; advising and counseling tenants and potential tenants; preparing and maintaining tenant records and files.
- Completes annual interviews for certification and recertification, reviews and verifies eligibility data.
- Notifies tenants and landlords of housing assistance payments (HAP) for next term; Prepares and updates computer records for interim charges.
- Processes move-ins, terminations, and transfers.
- Holds program briefing sessions with new tenants; prepares vouchers and related forms for signature
- Meets with the tenant and/or landlord and explains policies and procedures regarding rent payment, charges, grievance procedure.
- Prepares and mails program termination notices for non-payment of rent or other causes.
- Prepares a variety of monthly and annual reports.
- Meets with tenants and/or landlords to discuss matters regarding occupancy, late payments, or occupancy problems.
- Appears in court and gives testimony regarding eviction cases
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism while maintaining a solution-focused approach in fast-paced environments.
This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals eager to make a tangible difference in their communities by supporting affordable housing initiatives!
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- LIHTC: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Danville, VA 24541 (Required)
Work Location: In person
