Housing Compliance Specialist – HOPWA

Location: McKeesport, PA

Schedule: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt; flexible based on workload

Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Help people build housing stability

The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program helps address housing needs for low-income people living with HIV. Stable housing can help people maintain access to health care and support their overall well-being.

As a Housing Compliance Specialist – HOPWA, you’ll determine program eligibility, process recertifications, and calculate and verify rent and subsidy amounts in accordance with grant standards. This role is a good fit for a compassionate, organized professional who can handle detailed documentation and communicate effectively with clients and housing partners.

What you’ll do

• Determine program eligibility and process client recertifications.
• Calculate and verify rent and subsidy amounts according to program and grant standards.
• Maintain organized records and required documentation.
• Communicate with clients, case managers, landlords, and other parties involved in the program.
• Complete assigned responsibilities independently and follow established requirements.

What you’ll bring

• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or technical school, or at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a registered, insured vehicle.
• Experience with Section 8 housing and related paperwork.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organization and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance is preferred.

Benefits and growth opportunities

• Earned wage access: Access up to 50% of earned wages before payday.
• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability coverage: Employer-paid short-term disability and company-paid life insurance for full-time team members.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Additional perks: Free parking, employee referral bonuses, pet insurance, and renter’s insurance.
• Person-centered onboarding to help you get started.
• Apprenticeships and mentorship with guidance from experienced leaders.