HCV Administrative Assistant – Sumter, SC

About the role

This is responsible technical and administrative work assisting with the coordination of the Housing Choice Voucher program in accordance with existing HUD regulations and guidelines. Activities associated with the job include maintaining and updating the Housing Choice Waiting list, preparing briefing packets for applicants and landlords, maintaining active and inactive resident files and serving as the secretary for weekly management meetings. Additional activities associated with the job include coordination of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), serving as the debt set off (DSO) coordinator in conjunction with the collection agency and providing administrative support for the Housing Choice Voucher program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Housing Choice Waiting list
• Prepare briefing packets for applicants and landlords
• Maintain active and inactive resident files
• Serve as the secretary for weekly management meetings
• Coordinate the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
• Serve as the debt set off (DSO) coordinator in conjunction with the collection agency
• Provide administrative support for the Housing Choice Voucher program
• Relieve the Intake Specialist for the Housing Authority during breaks and/or absences

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associates Degree in Public or Business administration, social services, or related field
• Certain amount of experience working with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds
• Certain knowledge of federally assisted housing programs
• Good organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills
• Dedicated attention to detail
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s license (if required)