Certification Specialist - Amity Heights

CRM Residential • Bridgeton, NJ

25d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

CRM Residential is a trusted and growing leader in affordable housing property management, committed to strengthening communities and elevating the places people call home. As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are focused on improving operational excellence across our properties—investing in upgrades that create safer, more welcoming environments and delivering strong results, with most communities earning 90% or higher on inspections in the past year.

At the heart of our success are the people who choose to build their careers with us. We believe exceptional housing starts with empowered teams, which is why we invest in ongoing training, clear career paths, mentorship programs, and technology that makes work easier, safer, and more efficient. Working at CRM Residential is more than a job—it’s a purpose-driven career where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and help provide reliable, quality homes for those who need them most.
The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for keeping abreast of all HUD, state agency, and tax credit rules and regulations concerning occupancy, recertifications, and tax credit related issues. The Compliance Specialist will deal directly with HUD and state agencies in reference to Section 8 contract renewals. This role will be responsible for but not limited to:

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education required. 3-4 years of experience can offset minimum educational requirements for this position.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work with a variety of people and make them feel comfortable quickly
• Strong customer service skills required
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency at multi-tasking
• 3 years' experience of project-based section 8
• Organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Experience with verifications and renewals
• HUD Experience necessary
• Experience with Real Page, TRACS, etc.
• Onsite Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annually reports for Tax Credit Properties
• Prepare Company Occupancy Reports weekly and for properties and owners
• Review and critique recertification move in packages at tax credit properties
• Prepare handouts for training classes and an assist in allocating the cost to each property that attended training
• Site visits may be required from time to time to offer assistance to onsite staff pertaining to occupancy, file compliance or other tax credit specific areas
• Attend educational seminars relating to tax credit compliance & other affordable housing
• Monitor the timely completion of annual recertifications for all sites. Advise Regional Manager of any potential problems
• Written correspondence with owners and agencies, relating to affordable housing
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings with employer contribution
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Once eligible for enrollment, the company will contribute a Safe Harbor match of 3% of your compensation to your 401(k) account, regardless of whether you choose to make your own contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED