HCV Supervisor

About the Role

The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois (JCHA) is seeking a full-time Housing Choice Voucher Supervisor to join their team. The role involves overseeing the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing staff to maintain high-performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of staff, including interviewing, selecting, and training.
• Provides leadership and manages department performance and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including HUD performance standards and VAWA regulations.
• Formulates, interprets, and implements program policies.
• Monitors and tracks program performance, conducts reviews and audits.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director on short-term and long-range planning.
• Manages the department budget and oversees reporting for funding sources.
• Reviews and approves HCV participant files for accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitates annual utility allowance reviews and updates.
• Engages landlords and monitors Housing Assistance Payments and voucher issuance.
• Evaluates and reduces access barriers for applicants and participants.
• Completes SEMAP requirements and ensures up-to-date forms and paperwork.
• Assists in securing additional funding and programs from HUD.
• Supervises landlord services functions, including inspections and rent reasonableness determinations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (4-year advanced degree in a related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in affordable housing or Public Housing Authority administration (preferred).
• Experience as a supervisor (preferred).
• Occupancy Specialist/Site Compliance Specialist or related certification (preferred or ability to obtain within one year).
• Rental Assistance Demonstration certification (preferred or ability to obtain within one year).
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with an insurable driving record (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Skills

• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and communicate effectively with applicants and participants.
• Understanding of project management techniques.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of participant information.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position.
• Occasional movement around the office.
• Constant operation of a computer and office machinery.
• Deadlines that may cause significant stress.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid insurance (medical/dental/vision) after 90-day probationary period.
• Retirement contribution to a Money Purchase Plan.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• $75,000 employer-paid life insurance policy.
• Employer-paid STD and LTD benefits.
• Voluntary 457b retirement plan and other voluntary benefits.

Pay

Compensation starts at $55,000/year.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Applications will be accepted through September 8, 2026. Apply online or in person at 300 North 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966. For Section 3 preference, submit the form available at https://jcha-il.org.