The Omaha Housing Authority is a Non-Profit Government Agency based in Omaha and established in 1935.Omaha Housing Authority contracts with HUD to provide safe and sanitary housing to low and moderate-income individuals through rent subsidies and administers over 2700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers.

　　OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity

　　Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

　　Core Values

　　We are WelcomingWe Actively ListenWe are Diverse, Inclusive and EquitableWe are ExceptionalWe Practice Self CareWe Share PowerWe Practice De-EscalationWe are a TeamBenefits

　　The Omaha Housing Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement and 457 compensation; 12 days of vacation that begin on your date of hire; and 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day. For information on Omaha Housing Authority, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.ohauthority.org

　　Salary Range

　　The hire rate is $18.31 per hour. This is a Union position.

　　Job Function

　　To complete initial application of applicants for determining eligibility on the Section 8 program. Process annual recertifications, transfers and interims of participants in compliance with OHA policies, HUD regulations and lease provisions.

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　　ssential Functions

　　Determine verification needed to accurately evaluate applicants eligibility; prepare and submit verifications to appropriate sources.Verify information and prepares Section 8 eligibility and recertification determination for certification.Conduct Housing Choice Voucher Briefings.Issue RFTA through Yardi tracking and process within 72 hrs.Issue and process transfer.Process interim if transfer is cancelled.Review owners and/or participants leases annually to ensure that rental amount plus allowances does not exceed Fair Market Rent and completes certification for rent reasonableness.Recommends termination of payments for participants who fail to comply with re-examination deadlines or for participants over income requirements and participants who violate the Statement of Family Obligations/Responsibilities.Insures that all re-examinations are completed prior to expiration of participants leases and notifications mailed 30 days in advance.Forwards completed files to the Quality Control Specialist / Manager for review and certification.Obtains a change in certification from supervisor when it is determined during annual review that a participant must move due to a change in family composition.Determines need for interim rent changes and completes all established and required processing procedures.Log in all interim documents and send for verifications.Process all reinstates, interims, abated inspections and termed files.Process all unreported income (Pnotes).Must maintain files in alphabetical order.Maintain organized office work space.Ensures all documents are filed in chronological order.File paperwork on a daily basis.Review and evaluate each piece of mail and correspondence daily.Review and respond to emails and phone calls daily.Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports / logs to HCV Manager(s).Must clearly understand all aspects of the policies and procedures of OHA, including, OHA admissions and continued occupancy policies and HUD reg lations. Must have the ability to effectively communicate this to applicants and visitors.Additional Responsibilities

　　May provide transportation for applicants or participants.May conduct home visits.Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse personalities, be mature, tactful, professional and extremely flexible.May assist with special projects.May work evening and weekend hours.May work in other areas of the HCV Department as directed.Perform other duties as required or assigned.Qualifications

　　High School graduate and two years college education in human service, social work or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Two years actual work experience in a nonprofit agency, which included client service interaction. Ability to speak Spanish beneficial.

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