The successful Housing Specialist will work to determine eligibility for the Eviction Prevention Program. This position requires that the incumbent be extremely detail oriented and be able to quickly assess circumstances and determine eligibility for services. This position requires a creative, self-starter, self-disciplined and comfortable with speaking to people.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Eligibility Determination
2. Customer Service
3. Data Entry
4. Motivational Interviewing of customers in need of crisis services
5. Mentoring & Coaching
6. Participating in other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Applicant must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered for the position.
Management retains the right to waive education or experience requirements based on the evaluation of or demonstrated competence by the incumbent. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered for the position.
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Management retains the right to waive education or experience requirements based on the evaluation of or demonstrated competence by the incumbent. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered for the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously been employed with MCCAA?
- Are you 18+ years old?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person