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Posted: March 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Housing Authority Case Manager - Owned Housing

Marion County

Housing Authority

Fresh

Location

Salary

$25.32 - $33.95

per hour

Closes

April 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping tenants in affordable housing by acting as a go-between with property managers, managing daily operations like rent collection and maintenance, and ensuring everything follows government rules.

A good fit would be someone with experience supporting low-income families or the elderly, who is organized, good at building relationships, and comfortable handling paperwork and community issues.

It's ideal for people passionate about creating safe living spaces in public housing.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of college coursework in human relations, public administration, or a related field
  • Two years of experience working with low-income families or the elderly in social services or a Housing Authority
  • Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Pass a criminal history background check
  • Strong skills in tenant relations, lease administration, and compliance with housing regulations
  • Proficiency in maintaining records using software and systems

Full Job Description


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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Act as a liaison between tenants and property managers while administering various housing assistance programs provided by Marion County Housing Authority. Provide considerable contact with property managers and families to assist and assure compliance in all assisted housing-related functions in accordance with federal, state and Housing Authority guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general supervision of a supervisor who establishes goals and reviews performance through regular monitoring of office workflow, conferences, and analysis of reports.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Primary supervision is not the responsibility of this classification; however, supervisors may assign leadwork responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Oversee the daily operations of the PHA Owned Properties, including tenant relations, lease administration, rent collection, property maintenance, and adherence to all relevant regulations and policies.
  • Assist in coordinating the activities of maintenance, groundskeeping, and custodial staff to ensure that all properties are maintained to a high standard and that repairs and improvements are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Manage the marketing and leasing process, including the coordination of property showings, tenant screenings, lease negotiations, and move-in/move-out inspections.
  • Operate motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, promptly addressing concerns and complaints, and working collaboratively with residents to create a safe and welcoming community.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as PHA policies, regarding affordable housing programs, tenant eligibility, occupancy, and rent calculations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to property management, including tenant files, rent rolls, maintenance requests, and incident reports, utilizing appropriate software and systems.
  • Collaborate with PHA staff, social service providers, and other community partners to facilitate the provision of support services and resources for residents, as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes impacting the affordable housing sector.
  • Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
  1. Two years college course work in human relations, public administration or related field; AND
  2. Two years of experience working with low-income families or the elderly in a social services agency or Housing Authori­ty; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
  • Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.

    Marion County Housing Authority will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to Marion County Housing Authority policy and procedure.

  • This assignment is not represented by a union.
  • This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
  • Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of low-income housing programs, statutes and regula­tions; law regarding property management, tenants and rental market prefera­ble; community resources available to low-income families, elderly persons, disabled and social service agencies; basic math.

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate, verbal and written; interpret federal, state and local policy relating to housing programs; work indepen­dently and demonstrate sound judgment in decision making; resolve conflict between tenant, property management, and agency. estab­lish and maintain harmonious working relation­ships with the public, clients and fellow employ­ees.

Skill in mediating conflict; prioritization of large workload; operating a computer with basic software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts up to 30 lbs.; pushes up to 50 lbs.; pulls up to 50 lbs.; carries up to 50 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 50 lbs.; operates a keyboard, copy and fax machines, and other office equipment; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; sees using depth perception; hears a normal (or whispered) level of speech; may be rarely exposed to heat, cold, dust, uneven areas, noise, wet areas, and chemicals; may need to use ladders or scaffolding rarely; possible exposure to blood/body fluids.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-marion-5282175