About Santa Clara County Housing Authority
As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, the award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals looking to make a difference in Silicon Valley. SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.
If you are looking to help solve one of the most significant problems in the Bay Area and want to be part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to building a better Silicon Valley, then apply today!
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, retirement, educational tuition reimbursement, and more. In addition, we operate on a 9/80 work schedule where employees have a paid day off every other Friday. (Monday through Thursday is a nine (9) hour day and the Friday that is worked is an eight (8) hour day).
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Description
An exciting opportunity is now open!
Housing Programs Specialist II
(Continuing Eligibility)
Opening Date: August 14, 2024
Closing Date: September 6, 2024
$34.44 - $46.15/Hourly DOQ
Bi-weekly: $2,755.20 - $3,692.00
This position will serve as the primary contact for all applicants applying for housing assistance programs and the administration of rental assistance programs. The incumbent will perform technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of regulations, policies, and procedures to determine the eligibility of program services, ensuring accurate processing of data, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
What our Team is looking for:
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include:
• An associate degree with coursework in liberal arts, humanities, social work, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible experience providing direct client services including caseload management functions with an assisted housing or other social services program and customer service.
• A bachelor’s degree is desirable.
• Bilingual skills are desired, but not required.
For further information or details please contact Molly Ibarra, Human Resources Analyst at molly.ibarra@scchousingauthority.org or (408) 993-2975.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please attach and submit the following required items with your application:
- A completed Santa Clara County Housing Authority online application including supplemental responses.
- A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience is required.
Candidates must complete the Santa Clara County Housing Authority application form for this position and submit online. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, medical, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified individuals with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation, as required by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources at least five working days in advance. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Under federal law, all employees must provide documents that authorize the right to work in the United States.
Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of professionals and will possess the following skills:
• Detail Oriented – conduct certifications and re-certifications, tenant’s eligibility to move, reasonable rents, HAP contracts, and rent adjustments.
• Team Orientated – performs a wide variety of routine to complex technical duties to support departmental operations such as client services, owner services, leasing, and continued eligibility.
• Self-motivator – responds to inquiries from the public, provides information or referrals, online portal assistance, and other activities.
• Driven and Energetic – ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
Benefits
What We Can Offer You:
- We offer a competitive salary schedule.
- Depending on position, remote/hybrid and relocation options may be available; we are on a 9/80 work schedule resulting in a 4-day workweek every other week.
- We support healthy lifestyles and provide a $475 monthly wellness benefit for calendar year 2024. The wellness benefit will be $200 monthly, beginning January 2025.
- We pay medical insurance up to $1,780/month; and paid sick and vacation leave.
- We pay 100% of the dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- We reimburse you up to $5,250 per calendar year for advancing your job-related education.
- We provide a CalPERS defined pension plan that includes a post-retirement medical contribution upon qualifying.
Learn more and apply today at www.scchousingauthority.org/careers
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