Housing Specialist I – Department of Citizen Services / Housing

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov

Job Description

As a Housing Specialist I, you will use a trauma-informed approach to provide basic case management for subsidized housing program clients. Reporting to the Housing & Community Connections Program Manager, you will analyze financial information and support fraud investigations, while maintaining confidentiality. The work you do will support service delivery of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program in accordance with all applicable laws and standards.

Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• One or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement
• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist certification (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations certification (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: $21.34
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 08/14/2024