TEMPORARY HOUSING SPECIALIST I - INDIO, CA

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assistant Program (TAP) is excited to announce an opening for a Temporary Housing Specialist I to support the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, located in Indio, CA.

What You'll Do:


* Assess eligibility for housing assistance programs with accuracy and compassion


* Conduct housing inspections to ensure safe and quality living conditions


* Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and community partners


* Perform data entry and maintain records using systems like HMIS

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals who are:


* Driven by purpose and committed to helping individuals and families in need


* Experienced-with at least two years in housing services, social work, or state/federal program eligibility


* Tech-savvy, especially with systems like the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)


* Natural communicators who build trust and rapport with ease


* Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong sense of accountability

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm 9/80

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

Meet the Team! To find out more about t he Housing Authority of the County of Riverside , please visit:
https://www.harivco.org/• Conduct initial, annual, special and vacated unit inspections for the Section 8 and related assisted housing programs; ensure proper condition of units including compliance with HUD decent, safe and sanitary conditions; develop service quality improvement initiatives for both contract and private facilities; implement and monitor outcomes.

• Advise and assist property owners and tenants of unit maintenance needs identified from inspections or complaints; conduct follow up inspections of completed work and repairs; conduct site visits with contracted vendors for quality control, provide technical consultation and make recommendations as needed.

• Conduct damage and move out inspections; investigate claims regarding violations of housing quality standards; counsel tenants on good housekeeping practices.

• Mediate between the tenant and property owner; determine liabilities and charges for tenants and owners during vacated unit inspections; process damage claims; liaison between the Department of Mental Health and state licensed board and care facilities; troubleshoot and assist in resolving issues.

• Prepare leases and agreements between tenants and property owners; negotiate rent agreements with property owners; calculate tenant's rent; collect delinquent overpayments from tenants or property owners.

• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; participate in State Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation to provide information to operators and administrators interested in establishing new facilities.

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