Administrative Assistant Job Available in Berkshire County, MA

Job Type: Direct Hire Opportunity

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-4

Salary & Benefits: $20/HR. (Vacation & Sick time, Health Insurance, 13 Paid holidays, plus more).

TEC is recruiting for a local housing authority in the Berkshires. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting families and individuals to obtain housing. The perfect candidate will be comfortable working with the community and have excellent attention to detail.

Position Summary:

In this role as Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for all communications related to compliance with the leasing of any housing and assisting the housing manager with the recertification process.

Responsibilities:

• Screen potential new tenants following HUD and DHCD guidelines
• Perform annual and interim recertifications following State & Federal guidelines
• Perform tasks related to verification of income and household size
• Assist tenants with any questions and changes
• Coordinates with department heads with apartment turnovers
• Assist and facilitate dispute resolution with tenants
• Provide social service referrals as needed
• Shows units and makes offers to eligible applicants
• Prepare and update applicant files
• Update tenant files
• Send out notifications to tenants as needed
• Handle memorandums and correspondences as needed
• Filing
• Assist in other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Mass Tenant/Landlord law preferred
• Ability to obtain a Public Housing Manager Certification within 2 years
• Familiarity of HUD & DHCD guidelines
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalency