Job Description
HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST
The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) is looking for a person to perform a variety of office support duties in one of our developments.
THE POSITION
This position performs a combination of front office reception and accounting functions utilizing a computer to input information/data to create, edit, compile, manipulate, and retrieve files and/or databases and create reports as well as operating office machines, maintaining a complex filing system, interviewing current and/or qualified candidates to determine initial or continued eligibility, processing routine maintenance requests and screening residents' complaints. Must join and maintain membership in AFSCME Local 535. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
* Sick leave is accrued at 6 hours per month.
* Annual leave (vacation) for new employees is accrued at 8 hours per month.
* 11 paid holidays per year with an optional paid day off.
* Health insurance and 125 Plan.
* Group life insurance, pension plan (equal to 10% of the annual salary), short term and long-term disability insurance, and clothing allowance are paid by DHA.
* Dental plan, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, 457 pension plan and the ROTH IRA are employee paid options.
* Performance based merit increases, and cost of living adjustments are given depending upon current policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
* Two (2) year of minimum general office experience.
* High school diploma or GED.
* Valid Colorado driver license and good driving record must be maintained in accordance with policy.
* Must obtain Rent Calculation, LIHTC and Certified Occupancy Specialist certifications (trainings provided by DHA) within six (6) months of hire.
* Types 25 wpm.
* A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
STARTING SALARY
$2,886.77/month ($16.65/hr.)
HOW TO APPLY
You may apply for this position in one of the following ways:
* by faxing your application and/or resume to (720) 932-3005 or
* by emailing your application and/or resume to hr@denverhousing.org.
The application form as well as more information about DHA can be found on our website: www.denverhousing.org.
DHA is an equal opportunity employer.
RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Company Description
The Denver Housing Authority is a quasi-municipal corporation with a portfolio of over 12,000 units and housing choice vouchers, providing affordable housing to more than 26,000 very low, low and middle income individuals representing over 12,000 families. DHA has transformed public housing in Denver creating vibrant, revitalized, sustainable, transit oriented, and mixed-income community of choice. Today, DHA’s vision has been honed to reflect the goal that every individual or family shall have quality and affordable housing, in communities offering empowerment, economic opportunity, and a vibrant living environment. Denver Housing Authority's mission is to serve the residents of Denver by developing, owning, and operating safe, decent and affordable housing in a manner that promotes thriving communities. DHA is governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Denver and approved by the City Council.