Job Description:
ABOUT US: Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston's most vulnerable residents – including elderly, disabled, children and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston's economic diversity and way of life. As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but to the city as a whole.
ABOUT THE JOB: Under general supervision, of the Assistant Director and Director of Occupancy, has oversight of the overall administration and maintenance of the BHA's housing programs waiting lists, housing offers process, and the redevelopment relocation transfer process. Directs and/or assists in the development of marketing strategies for BHA's housing programs. Oversees every aspect of the BHA housing programs waiting lists analysis and housing offer process to ensure compliance with BHA Regulations as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Based on an analysis of existing occupancy data, determines the number and types of applications to be referred to the final eligibility screening process and maintain a sufficient pool of screened cases for each reported vacant unit by site and housing program. Responsible for the efficient operation and security of the department's information management system which includes waiting list management and maintenance, and oversees assignment of eligible applicants and transfer applicants to available units in an efficient and timely manner. Interfaces with staff in other BHA departments regarding such matters as marketing, waiting list management, vacancy turnaround and related occupancy matters. Also interfaces with all levels of property management staff regarding housing offers, as well as, housing acceptances and housing refusals. Generates both regularly-scheduled and special reports when requested. Ensures that all files to be placed into final eligibility screening are identified, pulled, and appropriate notices are mailed and filed.
Posting Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Application Deadline:Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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