Landlord Recruitment Specialist

Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.•Edgewater, CO

1d•$58,000 - $68,000•Remote

About The Position

Brothers Redevelopment is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and various housing-related services for the region's low-income community members, older adults, and people living with disabilities across Colorado. The mission of Brothers Redevelopment and Landlord Opening Doors is to collaboratively work with the community and provide stability for our at-risk individuals. We provide some of the most essential needs in our communities, starting with housing to create lasting outcomes. We improve the health and long-term success of people by providing them with access to housing, and agencies in the communities that can provide long term services to live safely, and independently within our communities. Brothers Redevelopment is seeking a Landlord Recruitment Specialist to facilitate building rapport with property management companies, and private landlords that can support the housing that is required to meet the individual needs of the applicant. The Landlord Recruitment Specialist will act as the bridge between applicants and housing providers as required for every applicant. This position will require organization and efficiency in reviewing and following up on placements with a high volume of applications received. It is expected that the incumbent can diplomatically manage difficult placements with great negotiating skills. These services are performed and provided to select regions of the state to applicants. This is intended to be a general description--duties can be shifted according to the skills and interests that each staff person brings to the program.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have great enthusiasm for working through conflict to find mutually agreed upon alternatives.
Excellent organizational ability.
Extensive knowledge of Colorado housing and property management experience working with both private landlords and property management communities.
Experience in liaising with management agencies and private landlords.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with many audiences, including applicants, landlords, team members, industry professionals, and agency officials.
The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as well as possess the ability to work in a team environment to effectively troubleshoot when problems arise.
Knowledge of State housing and affordable housing programming.
Proficiency skills in Word, Excel, database platforms, and the use of email and other applications.
Detail oriented, with extensive documentation skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of at least one year of related experience is required.
Must have own vehicle, a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate License or Property Management Certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of and experience in Property Management Tax Credit Properties and Vouchers.
Develop expertise in the tax credit rental process and voucher process.
Experience in outreach and networking to establish long term relationships with Property Management Firms and Private Landlords (LL’s).
Experience in working with state agencies Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF), and Housing/Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), following guidelines, working within program guidelines and voucher policies.
Establish relationships with transition agencies providing housing referrals and follow- up during the housing process, helping all agencies to ensure proper placement of voucher members.
Manage the application process to ensure timely receipt of all necessary documentation required to meet DOLA/Division of Housing (DOH) policies on Housing Applications submitted for vouchers requests.
Manage and track all housing applications, housing placements, throughout the process in our internal database.
Maintain relationships with the State of Colorado Healthcare Policy and Finance (HCPF) and Division of Housing (DOH) and attend all required meetings.
Maintain existing relationships that have been established.
Act as the primary point of contact for landlords and property managers as issues arise.
The ability to work through difficult housing placements and resolve problems as they develop, navigate problems with housing between the placement agency and the properties.
The ability to be flexible when working with outside agencies.
Support the Landlord Recruiter in the select regions of the state contract with housing searches.
Cultivate new Landlord relationships and secure housing for voucher members.
Strengthen the level of support we are offering to landlords to facilitate the most positive experience.
Secure and coordinate landlord access to resources whenever it is needed.
Completing various duties and tasks as required or requested to support the grant deliverables and processes of the program and the LOD department.
Performs other duties as assigned.