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Housing Specialist

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highpointnc logoHighpointnc · High Point, NC
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About the role

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Performs professional tasks and is responsible for facilitating the City of High Point's Community Development and Housing programs; performs related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Assistant Director.
  • Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Performs intake interviews, file preparation, client verification, income eligibility, credit report and loan underwriting from potential applicants seeking housing rehabilitation, emergency and/or homebuyer assistance from the City of High Point;
  • Develops loan and grant recommendations based on risk assessment, credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and other program criteria for immediate supervisor, loan committee and/or CD Director;
  • Performs homeownership counseling and homebuyer workshops to potential homebuyers, realtors and lenders assisting in overcoming obstacles in homeownership, and make appropriate referrals to other agencies for assistance;
  • Serves as lead housing resource expert for the department; creates and maintains list of available housing options; acts as a liaison between various housing providers to include private landlords, property management companies, local housing authority, etc.
  • Works with homeless shelters and transitional housing providers in securing permanent housing for clients;
  • Attends neighborhood meetings, public meetings, and events as necessary;
  • Promotes marketing of housing programs, identify potential neighborhoods for marketing the programs and prepare informational and marketing packages for mail and public display ( i.e., brochures, fliers, etc.);
  • Makes affordable housing presentations to various companies, boards and forums;
  • Creates and maintains necessary computer databases and statistics on all rehabilitation, repair and homebuyer programs for departmental use, special reports, and public inquiries;
  • Maintains files consisting of all HUD required documentation for each program participant for HUD annual reports and compliance monitoring;
  • Manages and tracks affordability periods for loan portfolio and applicable affordable housing development programs;
  • Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in sociology, psychology, communications, or closely related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three (3) years of experience working with CDBG and HOME Programs.
  • Must be a HUD Certified Housing Counselor.
  • Soft skills critical to the role: takes ownership of duties and responsibilities, ability to multitask and prioritize, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and willing to take on new challenges.
  • Must possess strong communication skills (verbal and written); should be comfortable working with any level of employee or manager, property owner

Benefits

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service401K and 457B Retirement PlansPTO earned within first year12 Paid Holidays per yearTuition Reimbursement PlanCompetitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day oneDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Compensation Range $24.19 - $30.99 Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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