Live-In Affordable Housing Specialist

SHELTER, Inc.•Vallejo, CA

7d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

We are on the search for an Onsite Affordable Housing Specialist for our new program called Broadway Villages. This is a Permanent Supportive Housing program that will provide 1-bedroom apartments to 47 participants. This person must live onsite at the property. On-site housing will be at a significantly reduced cost, with the value of lodging counted toward wages as allowed under California labor regulations.

Requirements

1+ year of residential property management experience in multi-family HUD project-based section 8, MOR and EIV requirements.
Strong computer proficiency, including expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Yardi experience highly desirable.
Working knowledge of landlord-tenant, fair housing, Section 504, ADA, Section 8, with ability to comprehend HUD manuals, regulatory agreements, and contracts.
Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits driver to be insured under SHELTER, Inc.’s automobile coverage.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Must provide TB test clearance

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of building maintenance systems preferred.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), REAC and HQS training is a plus!

Responsibilities

Occupancy & Unit Management: Maintain high occupancy rates by proactively managing waiting lists, anticipating vacancies, and following all selection and compliance policies. Partner with Housing Navigators and local stakeholders to build and maintain an inventory of available housing units.
Resident & Financial Oversight: Conduct all resident certifications and interviews, ensuring files are accurate and current. Collect monthly rent, enforce payments as needed, and complete bi-monthly reconciliation reports in Yardi. Promote harmonious relations among residents, staff, vendors, and persons of the larger community promptly and professionally as needs/issues arise.
Reporting & Administration: Review monthly rent rolls and reports to verify accuracy and maintain a 95% occupancy rate. Assist the Property Manager in meeting budget goals and keep all data updated in Yardi.
Partner with the Facilities and Property Managers to maintain the portfolio's physical standards. This includes accompanying them on repairs and conducting regular unit, safety, and habitability inspections.
Report and follow-up on all vacant apartment turnovers, ensuring all are rent ready, safe, and habitable.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including fair housing laws ADA, adherence to safety and property standards (OSHA, REAC, HUD).

Benefits

18 days of Paid Time Off
15 paid holidays, including your birthday!
100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Sutter Health, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents.
100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance
Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year
403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Marketplace
Internal growth opportunities