Job Information
Philadelphia Housing Authority Mobility Counselor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marketing Statement
Under general supervision of the Manager -- HCV Mobility and Training, the incumbent is responsible for counseling and supporting Housing Choice Voucher ("HCV") participant families in an effort to encourage moves to economically and racially diverse neighborhoods identified as "Opportunity" areas. Directly engages clients during the process of assessing needs, escorting to potential rental units, referring to outside services as appropriate, empowering families to make informed choices about their housing, and providing post move support. The Mobility Counselor determines and documents participant eligibility for Mobility, their income, rent and contractual relationships with owners/landlords, as well as conducting applicant/participant admissions, recertification's, interim adjustments, rent increases, continued occupancy transactions, rent determinations, and owner certifications for Mobility. Additionally, the Mobility Coordinator addresses a variety of landlord issues. May perform other duties in relation to Move-To-Work ("MTW"), Non-MTW, Special Programs, and/or other related activities.
Annual salary range: $40,574.40 - $43,1110.00
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Work or a related field; AND one (1) or more years of experience involving related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; AND three (3) or more years' experience working in Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, or other Federally-assisted housing programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge of:
Federal and State regulations governing public housing and the Fair Housing Act; Resident selection procedures, and social and economic problems involved in public housing and methods utilized for solution; Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining rent collection, leasing and inspection records; Principles and practices of management, organization and administration; Conflict resolution management techniques; General office practices and equipment; Standard computer software applications; Ability to compile and organize reports; Ability to effectively communicate verbally, individually and in groups, with internal contacts, tenants, property owners, and other community organizations; Ability to effectively write letters, reports, procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms; Ability to effectively deliver presentations to staff, applicants, tenants, landlords, and community groups; Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and database programs, as well as email and Internet browsers.
Required Skill in:
Overseeing and coordinating compliance related activities; Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing and financial operations; Understanding and implementing HUD regulations and PHA and MTW policies and procedures; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software, including MS Office; Effective verbal and written communication; Ability to work individually and in team oriented environment on a variety of projects; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is preferred.
Must pass the EIV Security and User Training Certification exams within the first year of tenure in the position, (training and test at Philadelphia Housing Authority's expense).
Must pass HCV Specialist certification exam within first year of tenure in the position (training and test at Philadelphia Housing Authority's expense).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed i a standard office environment, but does require limited travel to PHA sites/properties as required.
How To Apply
All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs
Closing Statement
About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)
Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.
PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
