If you are a CHA resident and are looking for employment, click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements for CHA’s Section 3 program.

To apply for any of the below listed positions, please submit resume with cover letter to: rmckenzie@clearwaterhousingauth.org.

Housing Choice Voucher Specialist

The Housing Choice Voucher Specialist position is responsible for a wide range of activities related to determining and documenting applicant and/or eligibility, income, rent and contractual relationships with owners in support of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) operations. The Housing Choice Voucher Specialist interviews program participants on a weekly basis. The position requires full accountability for assigned case load including accurate and complete files, resolution of cases, and responsiveness to participant and landlord inquires.

The work is performed in an office environment under the immediate oversight of the HCV Manager and Director of Public Housing. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and located at our corporate office in Clearwater, Florida.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Equivalent combination of experience, education and training may substitute for degree.
  • Three years of experience, preferably in an administrative position requiring a high attention to detail.
  • Proof of progressive responsibility within an HCV position or similar role preferred.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows operating system and MS Office software including Word and Excel.
  • Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with all audiences.
  • Ability to multi-task; change tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Thrive in a high-paced environment.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Flexible with changing priorities.
  • Hands-on learner with ability to retain and implement repetitive workflows seamlessly.
  • Customer service mindset.
  • Knowledge of virtual and paper recordkeeping practices.
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently complete mathematical calculations.
  • Bi-lingual a plus.

Coordinator, Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator serves as liaison and conduit to community resources for program participants. The FSS Coordinator assesses participant progress, reports on program status, and conducts outreach to maintain participant levels.

The work is performed in an office environment under the direction of the HCV Manager and overall direction of the Director of Housing Programs. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm, and located at our corporate office in Clearwater, Florida.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Three years’ experience, preferably in a self-sufficiency or similar program preferred.
  • Must be proficient in Windows operating system and MS Office software including Word and Excel, and able to operate internet applications and email as well as external vendors and applicable proprietary software programs including FileVision Novus, Yardi and/or HAB software.
  • Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

  • Real estate, rental housing market and landlord/tenant laws.
  • Subsidized housing program regulations, requirements and performance standards as determined by HUD, other applicable organizations and agency policy and procedures.
  • Community resources and advocacy programs that promote self-sufficiency objectives.
  • Operate motor vehicle in order to visit agency sites and properties.
  • Sit at a desk or conference table for extended periods of time.
  • Travel between multiple office sites and meetings as necessary.
  • Repetitive hand movement via keyboard, computer, data entry.
  • Frequently move about the office and access stored files and records.

Financial Controller

The Financial Management Compliance Center (FMCC) ensures the efficient and effective operation of the department’s financial and accounting activities. The Financial Controller plans, organizes, directs, advises, monitors, and reports on activities related to investments, accounting, budgeting, auditing, cash management, analysis and financial reporting.

The work is performed in an office environment under the overall direction of the Chief Executive Officer. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position located at our corporate office in Clearwater, Florida.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university. Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
  • Five to seven years’ progressively responsible management experience in HUD or other governmental accounting (or similar environment), including fiscal and budgetary planning as well as internal audit/compliance.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows operating system and MS Office software including Word and Excel. Able to operate Internet applications and email as well as external vendors’ and proprietary software programs including Yardi, File Vision, HAB, and Novus software.
  • Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

  • Leadership principles, effective supervisory skills and applicable employment law/regulations.
  • Generally accepted accounting principles, practices and methods.
  • Governmental accounting principles and procedures.
  • Program regulations, requirements and performance standards of HUD and other applicable organizations.
  • Business processes relevant to the provision of affordable housing in addition to general organizational operations and administration.
  • Audit and quality control principles and practices.
  • Sit at a desk/conference table and enter information on a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Frequently move about the office and access stored files and records.
  • Travel between office sites, meetings, as well as travel to out of town conferences as necessary.