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JOB DESCRIPTION: Recertification Specialist
JOB LOCATION:
Central Office
DATE POSTED:
Monday, February 9, 2015 – Tuesday, February 17, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
SALARY:
$16.42 per hour
STATUS/GRADE
Bargaining/Hourly
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will be accepted by the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority, Director of HR/Risk
Management at 400 East Tuscarawas Street, Canton, Ohio 44702-1131
until:
Tuesday, February 17th at 4:30 P.M.
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SMHA – Housing Management
Recertification Specialist
STARK METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Job Title:
Reports to:
Department:
Date:
FLSA Status:
Recertification Specialist
Director of Housing Management
Housing Management
July 28, 2014
Hourly - Bargaining
General Purpose:
Conduct annual recertification and interim rent changes for public housing tenants in a timely manner in
accordance with SMHA/HUD guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this
position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be
assigned.
Conducts accurate annual and interim re-certifications and rent changes within established time
frames.
Interviews tenants to gather relevant information about income and family composition,
prepares and sends-out third party verifications, accurately calculates rents utilizing information
obtained from data gathering process, and prepares appropriate and accurate lease
documentation.
Accurately enters all data into computer and on appropriate logs. Maintains accurate and up-todate tenant files, including filing all paperwork in client files and preparing applicable logs.
Provides accurate and timely information to tenants regarding reporting requirements, HUD
policies and Agency procedures. Responds in a timely manner to resident inquiries, and
follows-up to ensure resident problems are resolved. Maintains an expert knowledge of
applicable SMHA/HUD guidelines.
Maintains positive working relationships with service providers and other social service
agencies.
Represents SMHA in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Miscellaneous
Testifies at hearings as required.
Calculates rent adjustments.
Conducts home/site visits as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
Associate’s Degree; or two (2) years of advanced secretarial training, and two (2) years of
bookkeeping or administrative experience; or High School Diploma and one (1) year of clerical or
bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which
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SMHA – Housing Management
Recertification Specialist
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to work beyond the normal working day.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets the insurability
requirements of the Authority’s insurance provider.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Motor vehicle, personal computer, applicable computer software, printer, copy machine, fax
machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Physical demands may include kneeling, reaching, pushing, fingering, manipulating, talking, hearing,
sitting for extended periods, crouching, standing for extended periods, stooping, walking, lifting up to 10
lbs. and repetitive motion using a keyboard, telephone and calculator. The visual acuity requirements
include viewing a computer monitor and extensive reading.
Working Conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Office environment.