Housing Choice Voucher Specialist I

Job overview

The Housing Choice Voucher Specialist I role is onsite in Sarasota, FL, with an annual salary of $47,008. The specialist supports the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher program and reports to the HCV Director. The role administers an assigned participant caseload, processing reexaminations and related voucher actions while supporting participants and landlords. It helps ensure timely, accurate program administration under established policies and HUD regulations and connects families with appropriate community services.

What you'll do

• Schedule interviews
• obtain income verifications
• calculate rents and utility allowances
• notify residents of rent changes
• conduct initial, annual, and interim recertifications
• correct audited-file errors
• explain policies to owners
• counsel participants and refer families to social services
• issue and manage vouchers
• assist voucher holders in finding units
• process moves, transfers, and assistance terminations
• maintain program statistics
• provide staff technical assistance and training
• convert client files digitally
• process unreported income and repayment agreements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing choice voucher

hcv

section 8

housing specialist

sarasota fl

sarasota housing authority

full-time

annual salary $47,008

hud regulations

participant services

landlord relations

recertifications

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Housing Choice Specialist Certification must be held or obtained within six months; Level I calls for one to two years of relevant HCV, affordable housing, or customer service experience.

About the employer

Sarasota Housing Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.