Affordable Program Coordinator

Related•Chicago, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupancy Specialist to join our team and make an impactful difference by providing affordable housing to those in need. In this role, you will utilize your organizational skills and experience to provide premier affordable housing accommodations in your community. Through daily interactions with prospective and current residents, you will create a welcoming experience and foster a sense of community. Your responsibilities will include interviewing and processing applications for new move-ins and lease-ups according to affordable program guidelines, processing certifications, collecting necessary documentation, maintaining accurate wait and transfer lists, facilitating renewal and recertification processes, applying correct rents, and preparing required agency reporting. You will also participate in marketing, leasing, and resident move-in experiences, and support site and office operations as assigned by your manager.

Requirements

At least 2 years experience with HUD Section 8, LIHTC, and/or other affordable housing programs
COS/TCS/BOS credentials, or attainment within six months of hire; training is provided.
Committed to exceed expectations of those around you by providing exceptional service
Determination each day – embracing constructive criticism and pushing to get better
Belief in teamwork – that we are better, together
Trustworthy and reliable to do the right thing – no matter what
Welcome everyone and know the best ideas are born through diversity of thought and perspective

Nice To Haves

Notary
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Utilize your organizational skills and experience to provide the preeminent affordable housing accommodations in your community.
Through your daily interactions with prospective and current residents, you’ll create a welcoming experience and sense of community.
Interview and process applications for new move-ins and lease-ups according to affordable program guidelines.
Process certifications (including initial, interim, and annual); calculate retroactive rent while conforming to all applicable guidelines.
Collect necessary documentation from current or prospective residents, and process verifications.
Maintain accurate wait and transfer lists; review applicant files to determine eligibility.
Facilitate renewal and recertification process for all residents.
Apply correct rents for annual and interim recertification; adjust to remain compliant.
Participate in marketing, leasing, and resident move-in experiences, including partnering with maintenance to ensure unit turn for move in.
Prepare all required agency reporting to standard.
Maintain leasing and marketing reports as needed.
Support site and office operations as assigned by manager.