Regional Certification Specialist (Upstate NY)

WinnCompanies•Rochester, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WinnCompanies is looking for a Regional Certification Specialist to join our Compliance team to assist multiple properties throughout the Upstate New York region. In this role, you will be responsible for leading efforts to complete initial, interim, and annual Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs certifications/recertifications at assigned properties within the region. The properties will have both single and multi-layered affordable housing programs. These responsibilities can occur during both initial lease-ups and stabilized operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1-3 years of relevant property management experience.
1-3 years of affordable program compliance experience, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Project-Based Section 8.
A current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%-70% of the time.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
HOME affordable program knowledge.
SHCM certification or equivalent.
COS certification or equivalent.
RealPage or OneSite property management software experience.

Responsibilities

Process initial, interim, and annual recertifications.
Notify residents of their impending recertifications using notices supplied by Property Management Software.
Conduct the recertification interviews with residents.
Review each recertification to ensure that all checklist items are complete.
Send recertification verification forms to the appropriate agencies (e.g., Social Security Administration, place of employment, welfare agency, Veterans Administration), relevant banks, and other organizations (e.g., drug stores).
Complete recertification worksheets necessary to prepare the voucher (i.e., Form 50059) for the local HUD office, state agency, or local housing authority, which includes ensuring that the resident signs the recertification (HUD sites only).
Ensure EIV reports are run, and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Complete the recertification worksheet so that the annual Tax Credit reports (Tenant Income Certification TIC) may be prepared for the state compliance agency, which includes having the resident sign all applicable paperwork.
Ensure all information is accurate and entered in the Property Management Software.
Comply with company policies regarding the proper treatment of Tax Credit and Resident files.
Ensure that files comply with the regulations of all funding/regulatory agencies, such as HOME and HIF.
Act as a point of contact for third-party file reviewers.
Ensure the proper treatment of residents' personal/private information and maintain such records in accordance with local, state, and/or federal law.
Lead file review and all preparation efforts for MOR, Tax Credit, regulatory agency, and auditor inspections, as necessary.
Perform special assignments as necessary.

Benefits

Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
401(k) plan options with a company match
Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
Employee Corporate Discount Programs
Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families