PBV Rental Assistance Specialist in Nashville, Tennessee at Tennessee Housing Development Agency

This position requires you to live within a 200-mile radius of our Nashville, TN office.
After in-office training is completed, your in-office time is twice day per month, and upon
Management request.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is a community leader with a vision to ensure that every Tennessean lives in a safe, sound and affordable home in a sustainable community. THDA is a governmental subsidiary of the State of Tennessee. THDA seeks to recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce. THDA is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace.

THDA is recruiting a Project Based Voucher (PBV) Rental Assistance Specialist in the PBV Program. The PBV Program is a rental assistance program that links federal subsidies to specific housing units on behalf of eligible families. This program is designed to increase access to affordable housing by working with property owners to dedicate units specifically for eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience in a federal, state or local housing program, other social services or subsidized housing program. Experience with the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Project-Based Voucher is highly preferred. Experience working with the hard-to house populations, including participants served through HCV special purpose voucher programs, is also highly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent GED required; bachelor’s degree is preferred. This position reports to the Nashville Office.

The application must be complete, and resume attached for consideration.