Housing Choice Voucher Specialist
Housing Authority of JolietJoliet, Illinois, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
24040 - 25630 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Housing Authority of Joliet (HAJ), established 70 years ago, is dedicated to providing exceptional housing services and programs to residents of Joliet and surrounding Will County. HAJ focuses on ensuring safe, affordable, and sustainable living environments, making a significant impact on the community's quality of life.
Job Description
The Housing Authority of Joliet is seeking a Housing Choice Voucher Specialist to provide administrative services to HCV clients. The successful candidate will have experience in housing/occupancy specialist, affordable housing case management, or related work in property management/real estate or public housing.
Requirements
- Schedule, interview and process applicants and or clients seeking HCV program assistance
- Review applications, verifies income and background, references and household composition to determine applicant eligibility
- Conduct program briefings for HAJ applicants/clients new to the program
- Set up contract agreements, calculates rent, works with landlord to resolve issues and concerns
- Conducts timely re-certifications for assigned clients either annually or interim as required due to family status changes
- Responds to inquiries from applicants, clients and landlords and documents complaints, issues and/or updates in the file
- Prepares monthly reports
- Maintains a list of all HAP payments suppressed monthly
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
