Recertification Specialist I - Full Time; 7550-701-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Brooklyn, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recertification Specialist I works as an integral member of on-site support team to ensure safe affordable housing is provided and maintained for tenants who live in properties managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens. The Recertification Specialist I is responsible for the management of all aspects of rent collection and occupancy and, under the supervision of the Regional Property Manager, provide task supervision to maintenance and on-site security. The Recertification Specialist I is responsible for up to 175 units of affordable housing. Where position has less than 120 units, assistance with coverage to other properties, including special compliance projects will be assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Business, Human services or related field with 1 years related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years related experience
Minimum 2 years housing related or similar business experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human services or related field preferred
Low Income Housing Tax Credit certification, Certified Occupancy Specialist or similar certificate preferred
Experience with Realpage; OneSite; or other housing related software.

Responsibilities

Develop schedule for timely implementation of all aspects of the occupancy cycle, inclusive of unit inspections, apartment availability, interviewing applicants, required verifications/documentation and tenant selection.
Collect/post rents, ensures that all necessary reporting is submitted in a timely manner per Agency procedures.
Enforce occupancy policy and Procedures in accordance with regulatory agreements.
Implement initial, annual and interim lease process for all units; coordinate with Agency compliance team to ensure all subsidy information for tenants is appropriately communicated for tenant and Agency.
Initiate communication to compliance team for tenants out of compliance with rent or house rules.
File all paperwork in order to support tracking of all tenant housing court actions.
Maintain an accurate and orderly record keeping system of office records and tenant files in accordance with Agency and regulatory agreements, maintaining confidentiality as required.
Actively participate in all necessary training to ensure that site (s) maintain compliance in Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Bond and Project Based Section 8 programs as well as HPD, HDC and other government agency programs that have oversite to buildings.