Housing Programs Specialist I

Job Description:

Housing Programs Specialist I

Description

An exciting opportunity is now open:

Housing Programs Specialist I

Hourly Range: $33.44 - $44.81

Internal Opening Date: March 23, 2026

External Opening Date: March 26, 2026

Closing Date: April 3, 2026

(9/80 Work Schedule with alternating Fridays off)

Are you interested in making an impact? The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, and envisions a future where we, as an organization, become a relevant community leader, expanding our commitment to increasing the supply of safe and affordable living environments for low-income families.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a Housing Program Specialist I, which is an entry level position to the Housing Programs Specialist series, to serve as the primary contact for all applicants applying for housing assistance programs and the administration of rental assistance programs. The incumbent will perform technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of regulations policies, and procedures to determine the eligibility of program services, ensuring accurate processing of data, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include:

• Coursework in liberal arts, humanities, social work, business, public administration, or a related field is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years of responsible experience providing direct client services, including caseload management functions in an assisted housing or other social services program and customer service, isrequired

Our Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of professionals and will possess the following skills:

• Detail Oriented - conduct certifications and re-certifications, tenants’ eligibility to move, reasonable rents, HAP contracts, and rent adjustments.
• Team player - performsa wide variety of routine to complex technical duties to support departmental operations such as client services,ownerservices, leasing, and continued eligibility.
• Self-motivator- responds to inquiries from the public, provides information or referrals, online portalassistance, and other activities.
• Exceptional Communicator - expresses ideas clearly and conciselyand valuesthe diversity and differences brought by otherstobuild andmaintaininterpersonal relationships.
• Organized -ability tomaintainan organizedworkflowto ensure work is performedtimelyand efficiently.

For a detailed description of the position's essential functions, please click HERE .

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please attach and submit the following required documents with your application:

• A completed Santa Clara County Housing Authority online application including responding to the supplemental questions.
• A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience isrequired.

Candidates must complete the Santa Clara County Housing Authority application form for this position and submit it online. Please note that incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted.