Housing Specialist 1 (WAE)

OUR MISSION
The Alexandria Housing Authority is committed to providing affordable housing, quality of life opportunities, and building safe communities, one family at a time.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
A Housing Specialist with our HCV program manages participant cases and ensures compliance. They verify eligibility, conduct recertifications, coordinate with landlords, ensure units meet standards, and support families in maintaining housing.One year of experience in administrative services, housing management, real estate, or social services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Eligibility & Intake: Verify income, household composition, and determine program eligibility

• Recertifications: Complete annual and interim reexaminations of participant information

• Case Management: Maintain and manage assigned caseloads and files

• Compliance: Ensure participants follow program rules and HUD regulations

• Landlord Coordination: Process leases, HAP contracts, and communicate with property owners

• Inspections: Coordinate and track Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections

• Rent Calculations: Determine tenant rent portions and subsidy amounts

• Customer Service: Respond to participant and landlord inquiries and resolve issues

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records and update required systems

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Classified WAE - 1245 hour limit per year
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessmentis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alexandria Housing Authority

employment@alexhousing.org