Program Representative

Program Representative

Worcester

Summary: Program Representative is responsible handling a large caseload of clients participating in a federal or state rental assistance program that RCAP Solutions, Inc. manages.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures that the program participants, and property owners comply with program requirements in accordance with all applicable state or federal regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual re-examinations for an assigned caseload in a timely manner.
• Responsible for verifying client’s income, assets, and expenses to determine continued eligibility. Calculates participants share of rent and program subsidy levels using the income and asset verification process.
• Conducts orientation for voucher holders; ensures proper documentation is completed and inputs confidential data into secured systems
• Issues vouchers and monitor clients housing search efforts through lease up process; sends all required notifications to landlords and participants.
• Processes housing assistance terminations according to established procedures
• Maintains and documents communications with applicants, participants, and landlords relative to program administration
• Reports program compliance issues such as violation of family obligations, evictions, income eligibility, and fraud to the program Director
• Collaborates with community resource agencies and landlords in support of clients with positive tenancy and sustained housing assistance
• Meets and cooperates with federal and state monitoring officials, auditors, and others as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education and Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in housing or social service agencies; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communication: Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written; provide excellent customer service; and have good public speaking skills. Preference given to candidates with multilingual skills (verbal and written) including Spanish.
• Adaptability: Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and have good mathematical skills.
• Computer Skills: Must have experience with computer systems and databases including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Certification: Must have or complete required Nan McKay or Quadel. HUD required training for position and become certified within one year of hiring.
• Must pass a CORI.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Competitive Vacation and Sick time
• 14-paid holidays
• 403(b) plan RCAP Contribution and Match

Additional Details: 

• This position is a full-time position.
• Hourly, non-exempt
• Position shift: 8AM-5PM / Onsite