Employment opportunities
118 South 6th Street | Neodesha, KS
Phone: 620.325.2440 | Fax:
Email: heathernha@live.com
Address
1/29/2025
Recertification Coordinator Position Available.
Overview:
NHA is looking for a full-time Recertification Coordinator to assist our residents and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. This is a full-time position located in the Neodesha Housing Authority office, with some travel throughout the region. The position is responsible for providing Public Housing rental assistance for eligible applicants and tenant management in the Neodesha area. The ideal candidate will have experience in Public Housing, HUD guidelines, and possess knowledge of Fair Housing Regulations, but not required. This is a non-exempt hourly wage position. Hourly rate will comply with resolutions implemented by NHA with an annual rate of $27,040 to $49,920 depending on qualifications. Benefits include: health/vision/dental/life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, 12 Paid sick days, 10 Paid vacation days, 3 Paid personal/mental health days, professional development assistance, KPERS Retirement, paid training/travel, annual pay increases. If you are passionate about social services, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Recertification Coordinator position. For full job description please call 620-325-2440, email Heathernha@live.com, or visit our office at 118 S. 6th Street, Neodesha, KS 66757. Equal opportunity employer and housing provider.
About us:
NHA was founded in 1969 and is a government assisted Public Housing agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals and families. With 56 HUD assisted Public housing Units and 24 USDA/Rural development units. We work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance for employee and qualifying dependents
12 Paid Holidays
12 Paid sick days
10 Paid vacation days (after 1 year employment)
3 Paid personal/mental health days
Professional development assistance
KPERS Retirement
Paid Training/travel
Annual pay increases
Wages
This is a non-exempt hourly wage position. Hourly rate will comply with resolutions implemented by NHA with an annual rate of $27,040 to $49,920 depending on qualifications.
Education/Experience
Associates degree in business, public administration or related field preferred but not required; OR high school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years demonstrated performance in public housing assistance programs or other social services programs with low-income client base preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requirements
Must live in or within a 25 mile radius of Neodesha Housing Authority office
Knowledge of general office equipment required
Knowledge of use of PC in a windows-based environment and windows office applications required
Availability to work evenings and/or weekend hours on occasion when on an on-call status
Occasional overnight travel
Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 100% of the time
Ability to type up to 100% of the time
Ability to reach, climb ladder, stoop, squat, push, pull up to 90% of the time
Ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds 90% of the time
Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse personalities while remaining mature, tactful, professional and extremely flexible
Possess skills/ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public
Ability to work at the pace of the day, be it fast or slow
Possess the ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to keep all job detail strictly confidential
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license subject to an approved motor vehicle report and reliable transportation with valid proof of insurance for travel within the region
Must pass and maintain a criminal history check
Essential duties and responsibilities:
This is a full-time position located in the Neodesha Housing Authority office, with some travel throughout the region. The position is responsible for providing Public Housing rental assistance for eligible applicants and tenant management in the Neodesha area. The ideal candidate will have experience in Public Housing, HUD guidelines, and possess knowledge of Fair Housing Regulations, but not required.
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
Maintain accounts receivable from public housing clients
Accept and process public housing applications in a timely manner
Complete references for past and present clients
Respond to calls, written requests, and emails from participants, service providers and other authorized agencies and representatives
Assist authority staff to recruit participants, network with public and private community agencies to provide resources for public housing clients as needed.
Conduct annual re-examination interviews; receives interim re-determination requests for public housing participants as assigned, verifies, analyzes, and enters information into systems; prepares contracts and issues appropriate letters to tenants as assigned.
Conducts in depth interviews/discussions with public housing participants to determine eligibility of applicants and/or assess and identifies service needs of program participants.
Maintain contact with community agencies for the provision of services for clients
Maintains tenant files within database while adhering to strict privacy policies
Calculates back charges as needed for overpayment of rental assistance, verifies income, and recalculates appropriate rental obligations
Investigates and reports all suspected false and fraudulent information
Performs annual and interim recertification to ensure eligibility has been properly maintained in accordance with HUD and Authority policies and procedures, ensures that all requirements for written independent verification of information are met in an appropriate and timely manner
Prepares housing assistance packets and communicates effectively with program participants and appropriate filing of executed contracts and lease
Maintains appropriate filed and records in an accurate and timely manner with direction from the Executive Director
Manage waiting list in accordance with HUD and Fair Housing guidelines.
Recommend termination of program participants who fail to comply with re-examination deadlines or for participant over income requirements and participants who violation program obligations/responsibilities
Insures that all re-examinations are completed prior to expiration of participant’s leases and notifications mailed 30 days in advance
Determined need for interim rent changes and completes all established and required processing procedures
Processes requests for maintenance work orders
Ability to maintain files in alphabetical, numerical, and chronological order as applicable
File paperwork on a daily basis
Review, evaluate and submit all correspondence daily, weekly and monthly
Review and respond to emails and phone calls daily
Must clearly understand all aspects of the ever changing polices and procedures of HUD and NHA including the admissions and continued occupancy policies and HUD regulations. Must have the ability to effectively communicate this to applicants and visitors
Ability to make mathematical computations and compile statistical data and prepare reports
Ability to deescalate conflict in a calm and effective manner
Additional responsibilities
May conduct home visits
May assist with special projects
May work evenings and/or weekend hours on occasion
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Management of public rental space located within the office
Working conditions
Work is performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes and noises and involves considerable public contact.
Frequent exposure to computer and screen for extended periods of time and occasional exposure to the weather (rain, snow, extreme heat and cold) when showing units or making home visits.
Frequent exposure to public that may produce temporary strong odors
The noise level in the work environment can reach up to moderate levels
Equipment operation
Computer
Telephone/Cell phone
Copier/scanner
10 key calculator with tape
Fax machine
Passenger vehicle
Having met the above detailed minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated on: additional related education and experience in the areas listed above. Neodesha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Neodesha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.
