Housing Programs Assistant
Bellingham Housing Authority
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on September 14, 2021
Housing Programs Assistant
Provides receptionist duties, client support & administrative support. $38,763 – $41,524 DOQ.
Apply by 10/6
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Excellent customer service; must have a courteous, compassionate, and tactful manner.
- Basic working understanding of the organization’s programs, policies, and terminology.
- Ability to analyze needs of the client and family and recommend support services.
- Working knowledge of business English composition, spelling, punctuation and mathematics.
- Ability to interpret and apply program information in making work decision or in providing information to others.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a wide range of people, including patrons, which may be under significant personal stress.
- Ability to organize, establish priorities and independently perform work assignments.
- Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with agency staff, the general public and other agency personnel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate with clients who have limited written and oral English skills.
- Maintain dependable, punctual attendance.
- Ability to speak and read Russian or Spanish is desired.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two years in a social services environment with administrative support and/or rental management experience (or a combination of education and experience approved by the Executive Director).