About Us Founded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership. Position Summary The Program Specialist performs client eligibility calculations that are in compliance with HUD guidelines. Maintains case management information, performs data entry, and creates reports. This position requires excellent customer service skills and mathematical aptitude. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Major Duties
- Determines client eligibility and completes HUD's re-certification and re-examination procedures for new and existing clients. Verifies household composition and income, coordinates unit inspections, contacts clients, and prepares paperwork.
- Performs rent calculations on all approved units to determine contract rent, tenant portion, and Housing Assistance Payment portion. Performs rent reasonableness and rent affordability on all RFTA's.
- Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and records concerning Public Housing properties and property owners.
Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience
- Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a business or social service-related degree.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may include an Associate's Degree in business or social service and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing client eligibility calculations in compliance with HUD guidelines and maintaining case management information.
Other Requirements
- You must successfully pass a background investigation, including verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, and/or verification of work history.
- This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period.
- All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire.
How You Will Be Evaluated If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top-rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If you do not receive any communication from us within the next 4-6 weeks regarding this position, you are not being considered for this position and should reapply for other vacancies. Special Requirements Public Housing Rent Calculation and Public Housing Occupancy certification within 12 months of employment. Must obtain Certified Occupancy Specialist (COSP) within 1 year of hire and successfully pass. FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is successfully completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization. If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process, you may not have the chance to be considered for a promotion (s) within HABC. Please review the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on the disciplinary process. Benefits We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC's comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pharmacy Coverage
- Retirement Program
This posting will remain active until filled.