Dralandra Larkins
MN
Summary
Dedicated practitioner committed to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Housing Choice Voucher programs, housing regulations, court processes and community resources. Dralandra provides professional care to vulnerable populations and implements appropriate interventions to identify unique needs of each client. She is a dependable candidate with strong organizational skills who can successfully manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and positive attitude!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Choice Voucher Coordinator
Metropolitan Council
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a caseload of clients receiving rental subsidy; determines eligibility and calculate rent portions based on HUD's Housing Choice Voucher prescribed formula-confirming tenant rent portion does not exceed 40% of their income
- Act as lead trainer for HRA staff: interns, associate outreach coordinators, and HRA coordinators
- Generate Housing Assistance Payment Contracts & leasing documents with landlords prior to release of payment and notify tenants & landlords of rent changes within 30 days
- Ensure compliance of HUD's Housing Choice Voucher regulations, and the Metro HRA's Administrative Plan from owners and tenants
- Represented Metro HRA during informal hearings for participant terminations and disputes
Court Operations Associate
4th Judicial District Civil Housing Court
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Generated and distributed court notices: Writ of Recovery, Eviction Action Complaints, Affidavit for Rent Escrow
- Attended court & provided courtroom support to Referees by checking parties in, calling cases, administering oaths, and tracking exhibits
- Scheduled court hearings, jury trials, and managed court case notes in MN Court Information System (MNCIS) and in the Electronic Filing System (EFS)
- Performed financial action, processed court user payments held in the E-fling system queue, reconciled and balanced personal till at the end of work shift
- Executed and maintained quality control processes to meet court criteria and increase court users satisfaction.
Workforce Planning Analyst Intern
Hennepin County- Information Technology Department
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched, created, and documented IT job descriptions for the Human Resources department external use
- ·Collaborated with IT managers to create a department wide pilot initiative for 417 people to align job descriptions with industry standards core skills; in effort to support IT staff to formulize an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Assisted Program Managers & Business Analyst in matching job roles to core skills to produce a more defined job classification
- Facilitated & developed curriculum for IT interns in leadership trainings
Outreach Coordinator Intern
Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with internal staff managers to assist with diverse hiring recruitment by attending workshops, job fairs, career panels, interviews & tours of the Metro Plant
- Developed and maintained partnerships with diverse local and state institutions to partner with Environmental Servies: Youthlink, Hmong American Partnership, Brooklynk, etc
- Completed research, compiled data, and updated spreadsheets for the Equity Strategic team in workforce planning initiatives
- Prepared project presentations and produced reports to assist Equity Strategic team senior staff
Capitol Pathway Program Public Policy Lobbyist
Metropolitan Consortium Of Community Developers
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Established & maintained working relationships with state representatives at the MN State Capitol to show representation of agency initiatives for small businesses & affordable housing
- Maintained & documented legislative team meeting notes on bill tracking
- Scheduled committee hearings at State Capitol with House Representatives and State Senators: Jeff Hayden, Iihan Omar, Dean Urdah, Rena Moran to disseminate program information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Skills
- Nan McKay & Associates Inc certified Housing Choice Voucher Specialist
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Housing Regulations
- Multimedia Presentations
- Person-Centered Care, Strength-based Approach
- Qualitative Research
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified Housing Choice Voucher Specialist, Nan McKay & Associates - June 2020
Timeline
Housing Choice Voucher Coordinator
Metropolitan Council
09.2020 - Current
Court Operations Associate
4th Judicial District Civil Housing Court
06.2019 - 08.2020
Workforce Planning Analyst Intern
Hennepin County- Information Technology Department
10.2017 - 06.2018
Outreach Coordinator Intern
Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services
05.2017 - 10.2017
Capitol Pathway Program Public Policy Lobbyist
Metropolitan Consortium Of Community Developers
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg University
- Certified Housing Choice Voucher Specialist, Nan McKay & Associates - June 2020
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