Recertification Coordinator - LIHTC

Richman Property Services•New York, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Richman Property Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Recertification Coordinator to join their team at The Balton, a 156-unit residential community in New York, NY. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality apartment communities and exceptional customer service, fostering secure and welcoming environments for its residents. The role involves managing the recertification process within a tax credit/affordable community environment.

Requirements

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
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

Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) in Business Administration from an accredited college
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Identifying tenants and completing the leasing process for various buildings in the portfolio that become vacant
Verifying each tenant’s eligibility for the vacant apartment
Conduct interviews according to Housing First and the Fair Housing Act
Completing background checks on all applicants
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
Respond to inquiries about housing
Maintaining records of housing applications received
Maintaining copies of leases and lease records
Provide lease documentation for legal matters related to tenants
Provide lease information for audits
Process initial and annual recertification's and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations
Calculate rents for annual recertification
Review applicant files and determine eligibility
Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines
Notify residents of upcoming recertification's
Schedule initial interviews for recertification's
Prepare third-party verification forms
Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork
Review tenant ledgers for arrears
Performs other related duties as required