Occupancy Specialist - Housing Voucher ProgramMental Health Resources • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

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Occupancy Specialist - Housing Voucher Program

Mental Health Resources

Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

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Occupancy Specialist – Housing Voucher Program 4-Day Work Week Option Available Location: St. Paul Pay Range: $22.56 - $28.65 / hour We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and take a person-centered care approach to the population we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. See what employees have to say about working at MHR! www.mhresources.org/careers The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for rental subsidy administration and housing support services for various Federal, State, and County funded housing programs which comprise MHR’s Housing Voucher Program. This position coordinates and maintains program output consistent with agency standards and coordinates program goals and activities to ensure targeted outcomes are achieved. A few of the benefits offered by MHR: MHR is looking for candidates who are Spanish speaking, Hmong speaking, and Somali speaking. You may receive a $1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam.Up to 8 hours of clinical supervision per month provided toward LICSW, LCSW, LPC, and LPCC licensure.Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program.iPhone, laptop computer, and Wi-Fi provided for all community-based staff.Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insurance.Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution.9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year.Annual merit-based salary increases.Schedule primarily Monday-Friday daytime hours.MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism.MHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health Communicate and correspond with tenants, landlords and support services regarding the status and provisions of the unit and the subsidy contractCommunicate with tenants, landlords and support services to approve proposed rental units while ensuring the proper payment standards/Fair Market Rents (FMR’s) and utility allowances are being used within multiple programsProcess Request for Lease Approvals and communicate with Housing Specialist or Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector to ensure timely inspectionsConduct rent reasonableness surveysEnsure that appropriate housing is obtained for program participantsObtain all necessary leasing documentation, rental assistance contracts, landlord leases, lease addendums and W-9sMediate conflicts and work towards resolutions regarding tenants and their support services with property owners and property managersCoordinate program needs and activities with landlords to ensure the availability of housing for program participantsAssist program participants with their search for affordable housingPerform HQS inspections when neededDocument all relevant details pertaining to program participant services to maintain qualityMaintain accurate, thorough and professional program participant recordsAttend all meetings and training sessions as directed by supervisor Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree in a human-services related field preferredExperience relevant to the position strongly preferredHQS certification/experience strongly preferred; ability to obtain HQS certification required Compensation details: 22.56-28.65 Hourly Wage PIb2e184baee56-26276-39896108

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