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Housing Subsidy Administrator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Full-time • Peoria, Illinois • 8m ago

Job Details

Experienced

Peoria, IL

Full Time

4 Year Degree

First

Nonprofit - Social Services

Career Opportunity

Position Overview

The employee will conduct the activities of Housing Subsidy Administration on behalf of the Department of Mental Health’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Bridge Subsidy Initiative. The Housing Subsidy Administrator coordinates efforts to provide Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities to eligible consumers in accordance with such mandates as the Williams Consent Decree. The Housing Subsidy Administrator will ensure eligible FDDP and 850 program consumers receive the quality housing and supportive services to address their recovery.

Working At NYAP

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Summer Hours Off (half day Friday’s)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave

Responsibilities

Certify eligibility, resolve barriers, and retain all eligibility documentation for individuals identified for PSH at entry and at least once every 12 months thereafter.
Provide housing search and placement activities as well as advocacy with landlords to assist individuals in securing rental units - including paying rental application fees as appropriate.
Ensure completion of first Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections on all assisted units using the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved HQS forms.
Ensure HQS inspections of occupied units are completed annually.
Verify and document that units rented meet the Fair Market Rent (FMR) and Rent Reasonableness standards set by HUD.
Execute a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract with the landlord/property manager on behalf of the individual; or enter directly into a lease agreement with the landlord/property manager and execute an occupancy agreement or sublease with the consumer.
Pay security deposits, utility deposits, and landlord incentives as needed to secure units.
Provide transition assistance to individuals with moving in and furnishing units with necessary provisions as approved in writing in advance by DMH program staff.
Pay ongoing monthly rental subsidy amount, as calculated based on the individual paying 30% of his/her income towards the rent and utilities, by the prescribed due date.
Pay ongoing utility costs or provide utility allowance to program participants each month as appropriate.
Offer and/or enroll all program participants in IPS or CRP vocational/employment services who are willing and able to seek employment.
Provide subsistence allowances to those enrolled in SOAR and/or enrolled in and meet the minimum participation requirements for employment services/vocational activities.
Record income and all sources at entry, minimally at each annual recertification, and at exit to determine increases in income.
Record destinations at exit to determine those successfully exiting the program to permanent and stable housing destinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in the Human Services Field working with individuals with mental health issues.
Two years of experience working in housing support programs (preferred).
Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships.
Expertise in providing client support/excellent customer service.
Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a commitment to work from a strengths based perspective.

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NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

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