Occupancy Specialist

Talbert House • Cincinnati, OH

17h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupancy Specialist will manage the day-to-day operations and compliance of existing affordable housing properties, ensuring the proper management of ongoing compliance of placed residents.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task
• Handle sensitive contacts with clients
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to needs of others
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
• Adequate computer skills and ability to learn new software
• High School diploma
• At least two (2) years’ experience in social work or related field
• Knowledge of HUD regulations and advanced business math.
• Must obtain their housing specialist certification within one (1) year of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HUD and LIHTC preferred

Responsibilities

• Processing applications, conducting detailed income and household verifications, and performing annual or interim recertifications to ensure residents continue to meet program eligibility requirements (e.g., HUD regulations, LIHTC guidelines).
• Accurately calculating rents and utility allowances based on complex federal guidelines (e.g., HUD Handbook 4350.3).
• Lease management including administering leases, addressing lease violations, and mediating tenant-landlord disputes.
• Ensuring the property adheres to all relevant federal, state, and local housing regulations, including Fair Housing laws and specific program requirements to remain compliant (e.g., Public Housing, Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit - LIHTC).
• Maintaining meticulous records of tenant information, income verifications, and program compliance.
• Working to achieve and maintain maximum occupancy rates for the property.
• Financial tasks to include collecting rent, posting payments, and managing delinquencies.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED