Emergency Rental Assistance Intake/Certifier

Full-time
Belfast, ME
Posted 2 months ago
Closes: July 24, 2022

EMPLOYER: Waldo Community Action Partners

Description:

Waldo Community Action Partners is seeking an Emergency Rental Assistance Intake/Certifier!

The Emergency Rental Assistance Intake/Certifier reviews and approves or denies applications for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. Coordinates referrals to other services and programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Program Administration
1. Assumes shared responsibility of all aspects of the Housing and Rental Assistance programs, including answering telephone, scheduling and answering the phone.
2. Completes program applications to support efficient program operations and meet client need.
3. Collects clear, concise and complete documentation, ensuring that each application meets the required documentation standards according to established rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the program guidance including any State or Federal requirements.
4. Maintains client records/files in accordance with program requirements.
5. Performs outreach to landlords and tenants to ensure engagement, complete and timely program administration.
6. Completes data entry, ensures documents are obtained and maintained, and performs general clerical duties.
7. Makes appropriate referrals and coordinates with other social service programs.

Requirements:

General Requirements: • Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance. • Ability to meet WCAP background clearance requirements. Waldo Community Action Partners has adopted a policy on mandatory vaccination to safeguard the health of our employees, clients and community from the hazard of COVID-19. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at WCAP as of January 31st 2022, unless an employee has an approved medical or religious accommodation on file.

Qualifications:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: • At least one year of office and/or data entry experience required. • Ability to interpret rules and regulations. • Ability to multi-task in a busy, fast paced office. • Strong written, listening and verbal communication skills. • Strong time management and organization skills. • Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Education Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

How to Apply:

Contact: Bonnie Speck

Phone: (207) 338-6809

To apply for this job email your details to: bspeck@waldocap.org