Important Position and Recruitment Info: - Position open through 05/23/25.
- Review the attached full job description before applying.
- You must include ALL work experience in your application profile. Do not only upload a resume. We use the information in your application profile to evaluate all applications - only the information you provide is considered.
- The pay rate for this position at hire is $32.98/hr ($68,600.00/yr). Current THA employees transferring into this position are placed in line with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Our Mission: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing, and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them prosper and help our communities become safe, vibrant, prosperous, attractive, and just.
Our Vision: THA envisions a future where everyone has an affordable, safe and nurturing home, where neighborhoods are attractive places to live, work, attend school, shop and play, and where everyone has the support they need to succeed as parents, students, wage earners and neighbors.
What You'll Do: The
Housing Specialist helps ensure THA's housing programs run effectively, efficiently, and in compliance, and that THA clients and partners receive high quality service. The
Housing Specialist will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
- Determine eligibility, calculate rent, verify information, perform background checks, prepare contracts, handle leasing or voucher processes, and handle interim and annual re-certifications.
- Work with other departments to incorporate new PIH notices, CFR changes, and other regulatory updates.
- Stay proficient in federal housing regulations and programs, and assist with compliance reports.
- Foster positive connections with community groups, property owners, and potential residents.
- Collaborate with CSE staff to help families facing eviction or termination, and coordinate services with other providers.
- Work with team members on assigned tasks, process reports and correspondence related to leasing, recertification, and portability.
- Complete and maintain waiting lists, issue vouchers, and periodically purge the waiting list. Notify and select applicants based on preferences.
- Schedule and conduct applicant interviews, assist with form completion, and screen applicants for program eligibility.
- Mediate issues between property owners, residents, and the agency's programs. Respond to complaints and provide general leasing information.
- Investigate and develop documentation for all programs, compute property owners' HAP payments, and handle repayment agreements.
- Perform all duties with integrity, maintain professional relationships, adapt to department changes, and uphold confidentiality.
Who You Are: - Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years related work experience, program planning and implementation preferably in social services delivery.
- Fair housing and reasonable accommodation experience.
- Experience or knowledge of housing choice vouchers or HUD programs and low-income housing; experience interpreting federal rules and regulations.
- Housing authority or tax credit housing experience preferred.
- Experience working with Yardi preferred.
- Housing choice voucher or affordable housing certifications preferred.
What We Offer:- Commitment to pay equity and providing competitive wages, along with excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits.
- Opportunity to impact lives and strengthen communities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that includes opportunities for professional growth. One of our employees said, "THA is an organization that has intelligent and driven individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork and trust. We enjoy working together." THA offers an atmosphere that is energetic, practical, down-to-earth, and fun.
Work Arrangement Options All employees have a 120-day probationary period that starts the 1st day of employment. During this time, employees train, onboard, and perform their work in-person/in-office. Depending on the position and as approved by the manager, employees may have an option to work a hybrid schedule (part remote, part in-person) once they pass probation.
Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
We provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees who can perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need to request an accommodation, contact HR at at least 24 hours in advance when possible.