Housing Specialist

About the role

Join the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to support the Housing Choice Voucher Program and related housing initiatives, helping Georgia families secure affordable housing.

Key responsibilities

• Certify eligibility, annual recertifications, moves and interim certifications for program participants.
• Calculate and adjust subsidies, rent amounts, and ensure compliance with HUD and DCA regulations.
• Maintain accurate case files, enter data into housing software, and complete HUD50058 reports.
• Communicate with participants, landlords, and property managers to resolve violations and explain program rules.
• Coordinate inspections, conduct file audits, and identify potential fraud for investigation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a social services field, or Bachelor’s degree with one year related experience, or Associate’s degree with three years experience, or four years related experience.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and customer service abilities, with strong oral and written communication.
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months an HCV Rent Calculation certification.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of HUD Rules and Regulations and DCA Administrative Plan.
• Experience using housing management software and preparing HUD50058 reports.
• HCV Rent Calculation certification (or ability to obtain).