Certification Specialist

HRI Development LLC•New Orleans, LA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

HRI Properties (HRI) is a full-service real estate development company with over thirty-five years of experience, specializing in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. HRI Management, LLC (HRIM) is the multi-family property management entity within HRI Properties, managing a diverse portfolio of fifty-three multi-family developments with five thousand units across a five-state area. HRIM prides itself on its associates and their impact on the communities they manage, boasting a diverse team and high employee tenure. They welcome and embrace all ethnicities, cultures, ages, and lifestyles, hiring individuals who choose to work at HRIM due to its reputation and company culture.

Requirements

Must have compliance experience in the related industry.
Ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule and prioritize various tasks.
Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required.
Must comply with regulatory agreements and possess critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills.
Must be able to work some weekends and extended hours.
Must be a self-starter and can effectively multitask.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and HUD programs is a plus.
Compliance certification, such as COS or HCCP, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing all applicant files for move-in by conducting household interviews, ensuring all information is correctly listed and documented on the application, completing background screenings, obtaining third-party verifications, tracking responses, submitting for approval, and preparing files appropriately for lease and certification signing.
Processing all recertifications and interims by conducting household interviews and ensuring all information is correctly listed and documented on recertifications.
Obtaining third-party verifications, tracking responses, and submitting files for approval.
Preparing files appropriately for lease and certification signing.
Beginning processing the recertification 120 days before the recertification effective date.
Sending annual recertification notices to tenants and following up as required until recertification is completed, which includes conducting home visits.
Ensuring that all recertifications are completed at least 30 days before lease expiration.
Ensuring all files, both digital and paper, are always properly maintained.
Maintaining accurate, up-to-date status of transfer waiting lists and eviction tracker.
Ensuring all required information is uploaded/entered in Yardi and Elite, HANO’s public housing monitoring system.
Tracking unit inspections and being available to conduct unit inspections as needed.
Assisting property staff with answering property phone lines.
Creating work orders when a resident notifies your office of maintenance issues.
Performing other duties as assigned.