Housing Specialist I

Job overview

The Housing Specialist I role is onsite in Derwood, MD. Compensation is not specified. The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County works to address the county’s need for affordable housing and provides housing and related services. The specialist determines eligibility for subsidized housing programs and conducts annual recertifications, applying program rules and relevant laws to individual cases. The role also provides customer service, coordinates housing-related steps, and makes referrals when clients need additional support, contributing to effective program delivery.

What you'll do

• Interview, certify, and recertify families
• determine eligibility for subsidized housing
• negotiate rent amounts with landlords
• respond to applicant and tenant inquiries
• market the housing choice voucher program
• coordinate move-ins and resident transfers
• orient clients to program and community rules
• prepare required reports by deadlines
• monitor client compliance
• refer clients to counselors or social service agencies as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist i

affordable housing

housing choice voucher

eligibility determination

annual recertification

client services

derwood md

housing opportunities commission

landlord coordination

program compliance

bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The main location is Derwood; the position may require travel between multiple offices. Housing Choice Voucher Program certification must be passed or completed within six months of hiring.

About the employer

Housing Opportunity Com is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.