Posting number: 2026-00233
Department: HOUSING
Division: HOUSING MANAGEMENT SVC
Job classification: Housing Specialist
Posting type: External Posting
Categories: Housing
Summary
The Housing Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, oversees and manages rental units for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Housing Department. This role involves providing professional housing assistance and working collaboratively to serve applicants, community members, and program participants.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with funding agencies and adhering to Tribal, state, and federal laws, as well as Housing policies and procedures. Duties encompass lease administration, managing client payments and records, conducting move-in and move-out processes, inspecting units, and coordinating with maintenance for repairs and construction.
Examples of duties
- Accept and process applications by verifying eligibility and suitability for housing.
- Accept and process applications by verifying eligibility all programs offered by Housing.
- Maintain a high level of customer service by responding to resident inquires and concerns in a timely manner.
- Effectively communicate with residents, co-workers, vendors, and other clients.
- Adhere to all Housing policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development and implementation of community activities and events.
- Handle all aspects of lease renewals and move-in and move-outs.
- Process interim and annual certification for changes in the household composition and rent calculations.
- Maintains and monitors processes with tenants/homebuyer on general notices, delinquent notice, termination, notices and unlawful detainer of units.
- Enforce the provisions of the Housing Departments Collection and Eviction Policy against delinquent residents.
- Make recommendations on cases, which must be pursued through the tribal court, work with the Housing Authority’s Attorney to prepare case for court proceedings