Housing Specialist

Share $19.04 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Housing Specialist Navajo Housing Authority

Occupation:

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Location:

Window Rock, AZ - 86515 Positions available: 1 Job #: 955346

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Posted:

01/21/2026

Updated:

01/23/2026

Expires:

05/31/2026

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This class is the second of four levels in the Housing Management series. Incumbents provide ongoing technical assistance and guidance to NHA public housing tenants and homebuyers. Responsibilities may include conducting certifications to determine monthly rental payments and reasonable accommodation; performing monthly collections and tracking payments; delivering notices of delinquency, intent to terminate, termination and vacating of housing unit; conducting training sessions on basic financial management and budgeting; preparing a variety of standard reports; and making client referrals for a variety of domestic issues. Incumbents must maintain composure and apply professional judgment to sensitive issues and/or situations. Experience with conflict resolution is critical for the successful performance of this work. The Housing Specialist is distinguished from the Housing Technician by its responsibility for providing ongoing technical assistance, guidance and education to NHA tenants and homebuyers. Safety is a critical factor with NHA and all employees will adhere to Safety Policies and ensure Safety is how we perform our duties.

Responsibilities:

Applies and monitors compliance with applicable program regulations, which may include: creating, preparing, and organizing case file documents; delivering notices of delinquency, intent to terminate, termination, and vacation; and performing related duties. Assists with technical financial duties which includes determining monthly rental payments; performing monthly collections; tracking payments and deposits; conducting training sessions on basic financial management; and performing related duties. Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports. Provides client referrals related to domestic issues as necessary. Accepts, processes, and reviews applications for participation in housing programs. Runs background checks and performs related support duties. Assists tenants in educating and guiding housing applicants, which includes assisting clients in completing applications and/or forms; responding to routine inquiries; arranging and performing site visits; and providing client referrals as needed. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Skills:

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction Housing principles, practices, and programs; Customer service principles; Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; Basic budgeting principles; Report writing techniques; Computers and related software applications

Required Experience:

Valid Driver's License Associate's degree or related college course work in social services, social work, or closely related field or an equivalency; Three years of related housing management social services experience. How to

Apply:

Applicants must submit a completed NHA application, including an updated resume and unofficial transcripts or degree(s). All applicants are subject to a background investigation and must have a valid driver's license. Failure to submit the required documents shall be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, please get in touch with NHA Human Resources at (928) 871-2680. NHA is an EOE/ADA/V/NP/Federal IP Employer Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Navajo Housing Authority Is a Federal Government employer with 8 locations http://www.hooghan.org

Company Profile:

Indian Housing Authority comprised of 7770 units Navajo Nation wide. Both public rental and homeownership. 250-499 employees Connect with Navajo Housing Authority Other Local Jobs from Navajo Housing Authority Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Housing Specialist (176246) - Navajo Housing Management Office, Navajo, NM Navajo Housing Authority Navajo, NM Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Regular | $19.04 Hour Government - 5 weeks ago This class is the second of four levels in the Housing Management series. Incumbents provide ongoing technical assistance and guidance to NHA public housing tenants and homebuyers. Responsibilities may include conducting certifications to determine monthly rental payments and reasonable accommodation; performing monthly collections and tracking payments; delivering notices of delinquency, intent to terminate, termination and vacating of housing unit; conducting training sessions on basic financial management and budgeting; preparing a variety of standard reports; and making client referrals for a variety of domestic issues. Incumbents must maintain composure and apply professional judgment to sensitive issues and/or situations. Experience with conflict resolution is critical for the successful performance of this work. The Housing Specialist is distinguished from the Housing Technician by its responsibility for providing ongoing technical assistance, guidance and education to NHA tenants and homebuyers. Safety is a critical factor with NHA and all employees will adhere to Safety Policies and ensure Safety is how we perform our duties.

Responsibilities:

• Applies and monitors compliance with applicable program regulations, which may include: creating, preparing, and organizing case file documents; delivering notices of delinquency, intent to terminate, termination, and vacation; and performing related duties.
• Assists with technical financial duties which includes determining monthly rental payments; performing monthly collections; tracking payments and deposits; conducting training sessions on basic financial management; and performing related duties.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.
• Provides client referrals related to domestic issues as necessary.
• Accepts, processes, and reviews applications for participation in housing programs. Runs background checks and performs related support duties.
• Assists tenants in educating and guiding housing applicants, which includes assisting clients in completing applications and/or forms; responding to routine inquiries; arranging and performing site visits; and providing client referrals as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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Responsibilities:

• Processes and verifies a variety of claims which includes reviewing property damage claims and related claims for completeness, compiling necessary claims data, and performing related activities.
• Reviews prepares, processes, and distributes a variety of reports, records, claims, files, and business correspondence regarding claims activities insurance reports, memorandums, billing statements, claims records, employee files, and/or related documents.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, which includes providing copies of claims to customers; maintaining NHA vehicle listings; assisting with travel arrangements; and monitoring and maintaining office inventory.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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