Section 8 Advisor Needed - Los Angeles, CA

Posted on: 09-05-2025 08:13 AM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 9/17/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Definition: Under the supervision of Section 8 Manager, Assistant Housing Manager, or Administrative Assistant, performs various tasks pertaining to the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program (HAPP) and various other housing programs
Characteristics of this Class: Positions allocable to this class perform tasks pertaining to certification of new applicant contracts, re-certification of yearly applicants, negotiation of rents and rent increases, enforcement of HUD Housing Quality Standards, communication with residents and landlords to insure compliance
Process yearly contract renewals
Verify application accuracy
Arrange for interviews with tenants
Verify inspection approval and comparable rents
Process new tenant contracts
Conduct certification sessions
Maintain contract between participants, landlords, and the Authority
Performs other essential job-related duties as required
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training

Job Requirements:

Three years of verifiable paraprofessional experience providing services to low income, elderly, or handicapped/disabled persons in public housing, employment, financial assistance or closely related services
A Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Psychology, or Sociology may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience
Special Requirement: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License
EXAMINATION Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training
AFSCME members holding permanent status with the Housing Authority will be awarded experience credit of up to 5 points, with one point available for each completed year of service in an AFSCME position, to their final qualifying score in any promotional or open/promotional job bulletin for the following classification recruitments: Customer Support Representative, Eligibility Interviewer, Housing Inspector and Section 8 Advisor
Completed years of service shall be determined based on the date of the effective certified list

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JOB-65974

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