Housing Assistant (Temporary NTE 1 Year)
The Housing Assistant serves as a primary housing resource person for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Performs direct housing searches which includes the following driving clients to the Public Housing Authority (PHA) to receive their voucher, providing housing lists and transportation. Assists Veterans in completing housing applications, Voucher applications, and transportation to units for lease signing. Identifies local landlords and realtors to find potential housing units for Veterans to lease. Maintains a database of landlords and property management companies that accept the housing choice voucher. Provides assistance with moves to housing to include obtaining necessities and furniture, scheduling furniture move in and turning on utilities. Establishes effective relationships with Veterans and with the clinical and administrative staff of the Homeless Program, community partner agencies, and leadership. Provides training/information to the Veterans, the HCHV Team, other VA Departments and community partners on resources. Organizes and conducts housing fairs regularly in collaboration with local PHA, and community partners to increase landlords. Works with team members to obtain needed funds for security and utility deposits and furnishings needed for the housing unit. Acts as a liaison between all parties which includes landlords, PHA and Veterans to address housing needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
8:
00 a.m - 4:
30 p.m Monday thru Friday (Alternate tour of duty may be required based on needs of Agency) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Housing Assistant (Temporary NTE 1 Year) /PD #01887A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Time-In-Grade requirements does not apply at GS-4 level. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
to providing training and assistance to customers; providing information to clients reference housing, shelter, benefits/services/employment; assisting clients in completing forms, applications, vouchers; maintaining databases or spreadsheets; performing clerical/administrative duties, and other related duties . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school (Education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college or university) (transcripts required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalCommunicationPartneringVeteran and Customer Focus Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Generally work is sedentary. Some walking, climbing stairs, standing and handling and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects is required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. A valid driver's license is required as some driving and/or transportation may be required to take Veterans to medical appointments, job sites, social activities and other community resources. Incumbent must complete any driver annual training that may be required by the facility in order to drive a government vehicle. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8:
00 a.m - 4:
30 p.m Monday thru Friday (Alternate tour of duty may be required based on needs of Agency) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Housing Assistant (Temporary NTE 1 Year) /PD #01887A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Time-In-Grade requirements does not apply at GS-4 level. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
to providing training and assistance to customers; providing information to clients reference housing, shelter, benefits/services/employment; assisting clients in completing forms, applications, vouchers; maintaining databases or spreadsheets; performing clerical/administrative duties, and other related duties . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school (Education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college or university) (transcripts required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalCommunicationPartneringVeteran and Customer Focus Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Generally work is sedentary. Some walking, climbing stairs, standing and handling and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects is required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. A valid driver's license is required as some driving and/or transportation may be required to take Veterans to medical appointments, job sites, social activities and other community resources. Incumbent must complete any driver annual training that may be required by the facility in order to drive a government vehicle. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1101 General Business And Industry - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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