HOUSING ASSISTANT-HUD/VASH

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 07/29/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Specialized Experience

• Ability to use computers (to include word processing software and office automation functions)
• Skill in communicating and dealing effectively with populations that may suffer from disabling physical and/or emotional conditions
• Skill in teaching and engaging problem solving and conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to use resources, benefits, and administrative procedures to find affordable housing

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Veteran and Customer Focus

Experience

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Computer Skills Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Veteran and Customer Focus Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Duties

The Housing Assistant role for the incumbent is to be an active member of the HUD-VASH program working closely with the HUD-VASH team within the SFVA catchment area. The incumbent also works with the VA Health Care System's multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate coordination to better serve Veterans' needs. Moreover - the incumbent collaborates with community agencies to provide housing resources to obtain and maintain permanent housing - such as security deposit and back rent assistance. The continuous joint effort with community agencies that the incumbent initiates and fosters - will increase the development of effective and efficient ways of providing housing services to HUD-VASH Veterans. Major duties include - but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a housing resource for the HUD-VASH program in connecting with new and existing landlords to assist Veterans in securing housing for all counties (San Francisco - San Bruno - Marin - Santa Rosa - Ukiah - Clearlake and Napa) participating in the HUD-VASH program
• Provides assistance with running the vouchering group in collaboration with Public Housing Agency (PHA) staff - understands the process of rental and utility assistance programs - locating suitable permanent housing while maintaining an inventory of safe available units - continually communicating with landlords to build rapport and assistance - and conducting outreach to prospective landlord/property management agencies on behalf of a HUD-VASH Veteran
• Affords assistance to HUD-VASH Veterans in obtaining appropriate verification documents needed to complete PHA packet for voucher (CA ID - VA ID - DD214 - social security card - current proof of income for SSA - SSI - SSDI - GA - or Food Stamps)
• Provides education to individuals and organizations on behalf of HUD-VASH Veterans as well as explaining the role of the HUD-VASH Social Worker in helping to promote housing stability for program participants
• Affords assistance in maintaining accurate data reporting (i.e. Project Based Housing availabilities and exits) - inventory collection and upkeep on housing developments and landlords/property management agencies - property E-9 form for rental assistance - and HUD-VASH Veterans who return their HUD-VASH vouchers

Duty Location

671 Harrison Street - San Francisco - CA 94107

Tour of Duty

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm - or determine by the hiring manager

Virtual

This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: HOUSING ASSISTANT-HUD/VASH/PD00929A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI)

Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report

Not required

Travel Demand

This position is required to travel up to 50% to travel within the catchment area in the community to assist the Veteran in securing housing

Driver License

This position is required to possess the Current and Active California Driver License and maintain with good standing