Eligibility Specialist

Job overview

The Eligibility Specialist role is onsite in Brownsville, TX. Compensation is listed as $17 per year. The Brownsville Housing Authority has served low-income Brownsville residents since 1938 and works to improve the community and constituents’ lives. The specialist interviews applicants, explains housing assistance programs, screens and processes applications, verifies information, and determines eligibility. The role supports access to Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance through accurate application review and related administrative work.

What you'll do

• Receive and interview applicants
• explain available housing programs
• screen applicants
• process applications
• verify information
• determine eligibility
• and perform related administrative and clerical tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

eligibility specialist

housing assistance

public housing

housing choice voucher

applicant interviews

application processing

eligibility review

brownsville tx

brownsville housing authority

english and spanish

client services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Agency-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement contributions of an additional 15.3% of wages
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Why this role

The posting requires English and Spanish, an associate’s degree or equivalent qualifying experience, and the ability to pass a certification exam for continued employment. A valid Texas driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record are required.

About the employer

Brownsville Housing Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.