Eligibility Interviewer

ELIGIBILITY INTERVIEWER

 ANNUAL SALARY:

 $32,769.12 - $42,853.56 plus excellent benefits package, including 2.7% @ 55 PERS Retirement, employee contributes.  FINAL FILING DATE:

 

Open Until Filled

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

Under general supervision, conducts interviews with prospective applicants using Housing Authority manuals, handbooks, and HUD guidelines to determine eligibility for public housing.  A significant part of the work involves interviewing low-income applicants and/or senior citizens, which requires knowledge and understanding of behavioral patterns of culturally and economically disadvantaged people.  Receives and processes applications for admission to public housing.  Interviews applicants to obtain required data regarding income, family composition, health, social problems, veteran status, paying ability, and net assistance required to determine the degree of need for public housing.  Verifies information given by applicants with employers, public and private health and welfare agencies, and others.  Notifies applicants of eligibility requirements, methods of selecting prospective tenant, and housing opportunities.  Selects applicants for tenancy and establishes waiting lists.  Interprets and applies Housing Authority policies and procedures.  Prepares leasing documents, weekly and monthly reports; and follow-up correspondence to applicants; and performs other related functions as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent And two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience providing services to low-income people in fields such as public housing, social welfare, public health, employment service, counseling, vocational guidance or any related field: OR graduation from an accredited college with specialization in public or business administration, sociology, psychology or related field.  Must possess a valid class ?C? California Driver?s License.

 EXAMINATION:

 

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training.  Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to the testing process, which will consist of a written examination (weighted 50%) and an oral examination (weighted 50%).  Applicants must pass all phases of the testing process with a score of 70% or higher to be placed on the certified hiring list.

 REFERRAL PROCESS:

 

Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings.  Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work.  All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

 

HIRING INFORMATION:

 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

 DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:

 

If you require special testing accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5391, TDD (213) 252-0116 for special assistance.  Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

 HOW TO APPLY:

 

Submit a Housing Authority application to the Human Resources Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on business days.  Applications that do not clearly indicate qualifying experience will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed HOUSING AUTHORITY applications.  FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.