Housing Grant Coordinator (Danville)

Processes applications and works with applicants for Danville’s residential grant programs, including the Workforce Down Payment Assistance Grant (Welcome Home Program) and Rental Deposit Assistance Grant. Follows the forgivable loan program process; Processes applications, determines eligibility, and ensures application guidelines are followed.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Oversees the loan program implementation by preparing all documents for presentation to the in-house loan committee; creates and presents to the City Attorney for final approval all legal documents required to make loans or grants to eligible clients; files all documents at the courthouse necessary to protect the City’s financial interest in a loan or grant transaction in cooperation with the City Finance Department; manages the City’s loan portfolio by ensuring that files are kept current and that actions are taken to protect the City’s interest when adverse circumstances arise, such as client bankruptcies, bank foreclosures, property damage involving insurance claims, and property abandonment.
• Works with rental applicants and property owners to follow eligibility and income verification for the Rental Deposit Assistance Program; works closely with the accountants that process the grant payments and keeps track of the program budget.
• Assists with any other City Residential Development Grant program, including the First-time Homebuyer Fix-up Fund, the Middle Neighborhood grant program, and other programs as they are developed.
• Assists the Division Director of Housing & Development in other projects as assigned, such as the Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional, administrative, or technical field; and over three years up to and including five years of experience.

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary physical effort, exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally, or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• Constant vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others.
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, fine dexterity, twisting, climbing.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending.
• Rarely crawling, balancing.

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Frequently experiences time pressure, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work.
• May occasionally experience irregular work schedule/overtime, noisy/distracting environment.
• May rarely experience emergency situations.