Administrative Hearing Officer & Training Coordinator (Legal)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing administrative hearings, including but not limited to cases related to admission denials and terminations for participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program in accordance within the Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) regulations, landlord-tenant law, and CMHA policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include, but are not limited to:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.

Schedule administrative hearings and conduct them virtually or by phone.
Issue notification letters to participants and/or applicants regarding hearing schedules.
Conduct hearings in compliance with the applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program policies, and procedures.
Interpret landlord-tenant laws, HUD regulations, and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) guidelines.
Review and analyze relevant information pertaining to issues presented during hearings.
Hear and evaluate testimony from all parties involved in the hearing.
Prepare and issue written decisions promptly, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Provide recorded hearings to CMHA's legal department for documentation and record-keeping.
Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) during administrative hearings.
Facilitate onboarding training for new HCV employees, including training, not limited to systems such as YARDI, SOP's, and HCV Training Plans.
Conduct monthly training sessions for HCV staff on program updates and procedural changes.
Review and revise the HCV department's SOPs as necessary to reflect changes in policies or regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.