General Description

General responsibilities include helping clients become successful homeowners, maintain client records, and be familiar with the Section 8 and of HUD 184 loan process. The goal is to enable participants to make progress toward homeownership and housing self-sufficiency. Work with individuals, coaching them, track outcomes, provide training on homeownership, provide resources and referrals for home ownership, and help with the process of homeownership. Be familiar with, collaborate with and form partnerships with HUD 184, Section 8 programs, and Tribal programs: YN land enterprise, YN Credit, Probate, Zoning, BIA, Realty. Ensure that all work is done in accordance with rules and regulations set by various programs including the section 8 program and YNHA policies and procedures. Facilitate individuals in placing a manufactured home or stick built home on their land from start to finish. Other responsibilities include working with a variety of federal, state, and local agencies as needed.

Responsibilities require employee to follow:

• YNHA programs listed "Common Duties," listed below.

• Department programs listed "Essential Tasks," listed below.

   

Common Duties:

• Read and comply with all appropriate standards & Procurement Policy, and YNHA policy and procedures, e.g., Personnel Policy Manual, Company Vehicle Policy, Financial Administration Policy and Procedures, Internal Department and Program guidelines, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all YNHA employees or those associated with the Tribe.
• Travel to and from other offices locations.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality standards.

   

Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

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Participate in various programmatic meetings including case conference meetings and housing plan meetings, in collaboration with other service providers.

Stay current with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Regulations as they relate to Section 8 Housing programs.

Provide housing ownership services, refer clients to financial resources and referrals such as, USDA Rural Development, Federal Home Loan Bank, HUD, etc.

Maintain required reports and statistics. Prepare reports on a monthly and annual basis, as required.

Facilitate and mediate communication with assigned clients and landlords, as

Respond to inquiries, phone calls, correspondence, and e-mail in a timely and responsive

Perform orientations to educate and inform applicants of requirements for loans, down payment assistance programs, and section 8 applications.

Train homebuyers: prepare curriculum for Homebuyers.

Maintain project files, database, maintenance of client's records including type of housing loan, and status of assistance.

Ensure accuracy according to HUD regulations and YNHA policies and procedures. This may include renewing of contracts for Section 8 housing participants, including interims and re­ certification/review of income and household composition.

Address and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during section 8 program or homesite placement planning.

Explain the benefits, advantages and encourage clients to become homeowners.

Communicate with outside agencies to share appropriate information regarding mutual clients.

Establish new contacts and maintain communication with relevant community agencies.

Prepare and present programs to the community and/or clients that is geared towards homeownership.

Promote self-sufficiency with all clients who are given the opportunity to participate in the Section 8 programs.

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