HCV Counselor/Inspector

HCV Counselor/Inspector Abilene Housing Authority - 2.8 Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time $18.57 - $27.27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Report writing Microsoft Excel Interpersonal skills Customer service Bachelor's degree Productivity software

Full Job Description 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