CareerPlan

Housing Assistant

Jamaica, NY, usFull-time$45k–$74k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Assist in the resolution of tenancy problems, collect rent, verify income and employment, and conduct field visits for housing inspections.

Role type

housing management assistant

Builds

rental units and lease agreements

Domain

public housing / social services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

rent collection, tenant interviews, income verification, field visits, lease processing, court appearances, administrative hearings

Responsibilities

Assist in the resolution of tenancy problems; respond to complaints; collect rent and rent arrears; interview residents; investigate, and verify information obtained; inform tenants of Housing Authority rules, regulations and requirements; perform income and employment verifications for the purpose of rent determination; conduct field visits for rent collection/home visits regarding housekeeping concerns/window guards/air condition surveys, etc.; perform rentals and complete annual/interim reviews; perform case reviews and/or process lease renewals/contract rent changes; attend administrative hearings; make court appearances.