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Under the direction of the Director of Leasing and Occupancy and the Housing Choice Voucher Program Supervisor, the Tenant Interviewer/Investigator performs various clerical tasks and is also responsible for interviewing and investigating applicant and program participants in regards to program eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). The appointee obtains data, performs rent calculations, and explains HUD HCV/Section 8 policy and other factors. Education Requirements and Qualifications include: Have extensive Section 8 Tenant Interviewer experience and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent communication skills and possess strong computer and organization skills. Possess the Section 8 Occupancy Certification and be familiar with HUD Regulations 24 CFR 982. Education equivalent to a four-year degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.Interview applicants for Section 8 to secure detailed information used in making determinations of eligibility and preference ratings, and obtains authenticated data concerning the size of the family unit, financial status, and other necessary information. • Explains admission requirements to applicants and assists them in filling out applications and other forms. • Discuss site preferences, probable rent payments, and other factors with prospective tenants. • Analyzes applications to determine eligibility of individual applicants and their preference ratings. • Occasionally makes field visits and home investigations. • May conduct investigations to confirm statements supplied by applicants for public housing relating to past history of employment, family income, rental history, and so forth. • Assesses service needs of program participants, and through case management assists participants in accessing appropriate public and private community agencies to obtain specialized types of assistance. • Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of program materials, reports and records Including social assessments, financial records, activity reports, medical records and establishment of escrow accounts. • Assist with development of ongoing action plan with Program Coordinating Committee. • Reviews case records to update and monitor client needs