Career Opportunities
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Housing Authority of the City of Orange
516 Burton Ave.
Orange, TX 77630
HACO Employment Application (updated April 2025)
Employment Opportunities:
NEW May 1, 2025
Job Title: Section 8 Housing Counselor
📍 Location: Orange, Texas
🏛 Department: Housing Authority
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
💲 Salary Range: $DOE (Depending on Experience)
📅 Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
Position Summary
The Housing Authority of the City of Orange, Texas, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Section 8 Housing Counselor to support the administration of HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This role involves managing a caseload, determining eligibility, performing annual and interim re-certifications, and ensuring full compliance with HUD regulations and agency policies.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to promoting stable housing opportunities for low-income individuals and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update client case files in compliance with HUD and agency requirements
- Conduct annual/interim re-certifications, income verifications, and rent calculations
- Communicate with landlords, property managers, and community partners to facilitate housing placements
- Educate clients and landlords on program procedures and their rights and responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to HUD regulations, Fair Housing laws, and agency policies
- Utilize housing management software to maintain records and generate reports
- Stay current on HUD regulatory updates through training and continued education
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in case management, housing services, or related human services
- Knowledge of HUD Section 8 program regulations preferred; HCV Management Certification is a plus
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with integrity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing management software
- Bilingual (Spanish or other language) is a plus
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with occasional field visits to client homes or housing units
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