Housing Recertification Specialist
Who We Are:
Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.
Our Mission:
To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.
Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.
Some of our values include:
- An environment that supports health and recovery.
- Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
- An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
- A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
- Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
- An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”
You Get:
- 14 Paid Holidays Annually.
- 18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
- Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings 403(b).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Continuing Education Allowance.
Job Summary:
The Housing Recertification Specialist for the Central City Health (CCH) Supportive Housing Program is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all initial certifications, annual recertifications, interim recertifications, and unit transfers in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and program guidelines. This position plays a critical role in ensuring housing assistance is administered fairly, accurately, and in compliance with federal and organizational standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive interviews with applicants and residents.
- Gather necessary information for HUD certifications and recertifications.
- Verify income, assets, and composition in strict accordance with HUD guidelines.
- Calculate rent portions and housing assistance payments using HUD formulas.
- Prepare, complete, and submit all recertification forms.
- Notify participants and landlords of changes in rent or subsidy levels.
- Complete rent calculations.
- Notify member of rent portion.
- Schedule and conduct timely appointments for certifications and recertifications.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date member files.
- Clearly explain HUD regulations, lease obligations, and program responsibilities.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field required.
- Current Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience working with HUD-assisted housing programs.
- Strong knowledge of HUD income verification processes and rent calculation.
- High level of accuracy with mathematical calculations and income determination.
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. CCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At CCH the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, CCH prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”