Occupancy and Recert Specialist
About The Position
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring compliance in affordable housing? We’re looking for a Recertification & Occupancy Specialist to join our team at our 230 unit affordable housing community in Dayton, OH . The Recertification Specialist is responsible for the recertification process at the property and is required to know about all aspects of recertifications, program compliance, and resident relations. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to processing and collecting resident information including 3rd party verification, determining eligibility for continued occupancy, processing interim certifications as needed, ensuring proper calculation of income, assets and rent levels. If you’re ready to leverage your knowledge of affordable housing policies and passion for excellence in a high-impactrole, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to complete recertification accurately and within an established time frame.
- Familiarity with HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
- Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a deadline-driven schedule.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) certification is required
- Proficiency in housing management software, RealPage is a plus.
- Leasing License or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire.
- A strong passion for social action, delivery of quality services and the preservation of affordable housing.
- Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving, while continuously engaging in learning and development to enhance performance; fosters
Nice To Haves
- Notary Public certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and training to team members on compliance processes and best practices.
- Maintain and update EIV binders, ensuring timely generation of monthly and quarterly EIV reports.
- Monitor and enforce adherence to Low Income Housing Tax Credit/LIHTC, and HUD regulations.
- Prepare and process required documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications, including calculating retroactive rent, in compliance with HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
- Accurately determine tenant rents for annual and interim recertifications.
- Maintain detailed records of all transactions to ensure compliance with housing policies.
- Collaborate with property management to address resident concerns related to recertifications.
- Ensure timely submission of all necessary forms and documentation.
- Extensive knowledge of Affordable Housing, LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, Federal, State and Local Housing regulations
Benefits
- Lots of paid time off (19+ days!) – we value your life outside of work.
- Customizable total rewards package – pick from our medical, vision and dental options, along with our life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
- Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
- Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members.
- Fertility benefits – such as surrogacy, adoption assistance and more!
- Paid time off to volunteer and we will match your charitable donations! We are a passionate team making real impact on the world!
- Grow with us – learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities are available.…and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
