Rental Supplement Program (RSP) Unit Inspector

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Great opportunity at a growing non-profit agency for the right candidate. Help us grow our Housing Retention Services in the Hudson Valley.

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

           These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

• Conduct initial and annual unit inspections to ensure housing quality standards are met for potential participants.
• Contact landlords to facilitate Housing Quality Standard issue, lease renewal and potential client repayment plans.  Re-visit units for follow up.
• Ensure all HQS violations are remedied prior to RSP payments.
• Work with new clients, including initial discussions, completion of all intake forms and review of financial documents.  Execute basic math skills.
• Responsible for all required reporting and compliance – cases must be managed in accordance with New York State requirements; including database and file management.
• Maintain up-to -date records in AWARDS and Client Track HMIS. Document all interactions in a clear and concise manner.
• Establish good working relationships with referring agencies.
• Represent the company with community outreach and events.
• Remain up to date with industry standards and increase professional and technical skills through continuing education annually

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Qualifications

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education:   Bachelors' Degree in a related field preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
• Experience: Basic knowledge and understating of Federal, State and local homeless, HQS, housing programs. rental subsidies and building experience.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish} is a plus.
• Computer Skills:  Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet. Math Skills: Must be excellent.
• Physical Performance: Walking upstairs, driving, and walking around apartment buildings.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
• Other Skills:  Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.       
• Must be even­ tempered, have good negotiation skills, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.