Interested applicants must submit an application and a letter of interest that emphasizes your interest in this position and relevant experience.
Job Title: Homeownership Facilitator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Administration
Pay Grade: DOQ
Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Status: Full-time
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.
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.
- 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.
- Interpret Federal Regulations to ensure that families have continued assistance when HUD and an owner of an apartment complex end a contract with HUD by the prepayment of a mortgage or voluntary termination of the mortgage
- Guide applicants through the section 8 process and ensure that required forms are complete and submitted on time.
- Evaluate eligibility criteria for section 8 housing programs and assist applicants sin understanding their eligibility status.
- Maintain open communication with applicants, landlords, and relevant agencies to facilitate the section 8 housing process.
- Provide financial guidance services to clients when completing loan applications.
- Assist with all phases of stick-built homes on and off Tribal land. Including coordinating with YN programs to facilitate the home build or placement of a manufactured home.
- Coordinate Environmental Review as needed.
- Coordinate with Occupancy to work with high income tenants on homeownership.
- Participate and Attend staff
- Familiarity with tribal programs and the process to purchase or build a home on Yakama Nation Tribal land.
Vocational/Educational/Experience requirements:
Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED.
Experience Requirements: at least one year of experience in property management, real estate, case management, social services, or similar field; AND ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; AND the ability to perform the work. Familiarity with tribal programs and the process to purchase or build a home on or off Yakama Nation Tribal land.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must qualify to drive an YNHA company vehicle through insurance provider.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
The Yakama Nation Housing Authority has a “Drug Free Workplace Policy.” All employees are subject to pre-employment, random drug tests and to tests when the use of alcohol or drugs in the workplace is suspected.
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with Section 101(k) of NAHASDA, Yakama Nation Housing Authority applies Indian preference in employment, as established by Resolution GC-05-2012 of the Yakama Nation General Council.
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Posted on July 29, 2024
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