Recertification Coordinator - LIHTC

Richman Property Services•New York, NY

3d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a full-time Recertification Coordinator with Richman Property Services, Inc. in (New York, NY)! Are you enthusiastic, community-driven, and ready to join our esteemed team? Richman Property Services, Inc. is actively seeking a full-time Recertification Coordinator to join our dynamic workforce. This role is based at The Balton, a 156-unit residential community located in NY. At Richman Property Services, Inc., we strive to provide high-quality apartment communities that our residents are proud to call home. We prioritize exceptional customer service and create secure, welcoming environments for our residents.

Requirements

2 or more years’ experience with Recertification's in a tax credit/affordable community environment
Experience using Yardi property management software
Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus!
Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) in Business Administration from an accredited college preferred
Four (4) years of recertification specialist experience
Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC, and HUD.
Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
Detail oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.
COS certification.
Experience with Yardi property management software
bilingual (Spanish/English) Plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Self-starter, detail-oriented with professional communication, customer service, organizational, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate various types of office equipment, i.e., computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
Proficient with multiple computer and software programs.
Able to accept supervision, speak clearly and calmly, working towards win/win resolution of issues.
Participate in team meetings and/or training sessions.
Exhibit sound judgment, ability to ask appropriate questions, seek guidance and communicate outstanding matters with direct supervisor.
Able to prepare reports as requested.

Nice To Haves

COS certified preferred
Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus!
bilingual (Spanish/English) Plus

Responsibilities

Identifying tenants and completing the leasing process for various buildings in the portfolio that become vacant, which includes: Verifying each tenant’s eligibility for the vacant apartment, conducting interviews according to Housing First and the Fair Housing Act, completing background checks on all applicants, and completing paperwork relating to low-income housing tax credits, rental subsidies, and maximum rent calculations before signing a lease.
Ensuring that tenants move in within thirty days.
Working with tenants to complete paperwork related to ongoing tenancy, including lease renewals and annual income re-certifications.
Providing administrative support to the Property Manager and the Assistant Property Manager, which includes: Responding to inquiries about housing, maintaining records of housing applications received, maintaining copies of leases and lease records, providing lease documentation for legal matters related to tenants, and providing lease information for audits.
Processing initial and annual recertification's and calculating retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations.
Calculating rents for annual recertification.
Reviewing applicant files and determining eligibility.
Following LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
Notifying residents of upcoming recertification's.
Scheduling initial interviews for recertification's.
Preparing third-party verification forms.
Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork.
Reviewing tenant ledgers for arrears.
Performing other related duties as required.