HCV Counselor/Inspector

Position: HCV Housing Counselor/Inspector I Program Affiliation: HCV

Reports To: HCV Supervisor Salary Range: $18.57 - $27.27

Position Type: Hourly Revision Date: April 23, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include, but are not necessarily limited to):

The Housing Choice Voucher(HCV)Housing Counselor/Inspector will be responsible for the following tasks:

· Update and evaluate eligibility of program participants including eligibility for

continuing participation following clearly defined policies and procedures

interview housing applicants;

· Investigate and verify applicant and participant information for accuracy and

completeness;

· Gather pertinent information concerning such factors as income, employment**,** financialobligations, and family composition of the applicants, recipients, employers, other public agencies, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other sources;

· Conduct client briefings at New Admission and annually at next Reexamination;

· Prepare written monthly and weekly reports and written correspondence to various agencies, landlords, and businesses to verify applicant data including total family composition, income, assets, and expenses;

· Become familiar with policies set forth in CFR, Administrative Plan, and other HUD notices and handbooks as it relates to HCV program;

· Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections for New Admissions, Recertification’s, Specials and in emergency situations to ensure units are in decent, safe and sanitary conditions in an unbiased manner;

· Accurately report inspection results (according to policy) to landlord, tenant, and agency;

· Determine Rent Reasonableness;

· Attend training as required;

· Assist with preparation of Special Reports;

· Willingness to work the required hours and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education and work experience, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, be able to read and interpret new policies and procedures, willing to work in the field, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Access is a plus) as well as great customer service/people skills.

REQUIRED CERTIFICAITONS:

1. HCV Eligibility and Rent Calculation

2. Housing Quality Standards (HQS)/NSPIRE-V

(Must be obtained within the first year of employment.)

BENEFITS:

Full Benefits – health, dental, vision, life insurance, ten paid holidays and retirement package provided.

Pay: $18.57 - $27.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person