Salary: $60,292.43 - $102,497.14 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01382
Department: Housing and Community Development
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 120

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Introduction

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has a unique opportunity to the improve quality of life for Loudoun County residents. Come be a part of our work to meet the unmet housing needs of our neighbors. This position is office-centered--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibility may be authorized.
Job Summary

The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a Program Specialist to administer its State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP). The SRAP Program is designed to serve individuals with developmental disabilities who want to live in their own rental housing, providing rental assistance to single person families that meet the program eligibility criteria, so they have the means to lease private market rental housing that meets their needs. The successful candidate will be proficient in performing SRAP administrative functions including case management; calculating household income, rent and utility allowances for annual and interim recertifications; coordinating with tenants on moves; maintaining complete case records; and coordinating between landlords and tenants on tenancy requests and housing assistance payment contracts. The position requires accuracy, the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and management of a caseload.

Additional job activities include, but are not limited to, conducting family meetings, preparing letters and reports, data collection, and attending in-person, telephone, and virtual meetings. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with diverse populations; effectively use housing program software; interpret and apply state and local regulations; maintain confidentiality; and use excellent written and oral communication skills.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Housing, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related field; two (2) years of related work experience in a housing or public assistance area, including clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in the implementation of Federal or State Housing programs is a plus.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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How much experience do you have in affordable housing, case management, human services, program administration, or related program areas?
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How much experience do you have in working with case management, interpersonal skills, providing guidance based on program guidelines and federal, state and/or local laws, and affordable housing?
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Please indicate if you have experience/designation in any of the following:

• Manage case records of clients
• Manage caseloads including persons with developmental disabilities.
• Determine eligibility of individual/household participants
• Interpret and apply state and local guidelines
• Ensure compliance with housing-related programs
• Develop strategies to accomplish work and provide services
• Design, develop, and implement community education and outreach initiatives
• Work for a government organization
• None of the above

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Please describe a time when you instituted a process or idea within your department to improve a program/project/responsibility.
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Please outline why you are interested in this position.
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