Occupancy Specialist

1. Maintain occupancy through Westside II, by prospecting new residents

2. Address inquiries, guide applicants through the application process, and ensure a positive experience.

3. Update unit assignments as changes are made and e-mail to specified staff

4. Interviews prospective applicants for Westside II

5. Prepares applicant file -- Initial and annual certifications in a timely manner

6. Process credit, criminal and sex offender registries for initial residents

7. Prepare files for move-in reviewed by the Director of Compliance. Once approved, have documents executed and schedule for move-in

8. Send recertification notices 120 days prior to anniversary date (196 tenant files)

9. Process all recertification's to ensure compliance with each program requirements and obtains approval of each file from Director of Compliance

10. Enforces Program guidelines as directed by the Director of Compliance.

11. Works in a hectic environment.

12. Is a team player and can multi-task based on priority of assignment.

13. Gathers corrections when File Review and Physical Inspection has findings and prepares response letter to the monitoring agency and submits to Director of Compliance.

14. Provides support to the Property Manager, Assistant manager and Director of Compliance when needed.

15. Performs 100% file review prior to a monitoring agency performing a site audit.

16. Prepares reports when requested from the Monitoring Agencies, Investors, Owners, accurately and within the deadline.

17. Ensures Property Rent rolls are accurate to avoid overages on rents and all set asides are being maintained per the properties regulatory agreements

Qualifications:

1. Must have prior experience supporting Section 8 or veteran housing facilities.

2. Must have 3+ years working in Compliance and detailed knowledge of the LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) program rules and guidelines and application process.

a. Having LIHTC certification is Ideal

3. Must be able to explain their experience working in a fast paced work environment.

5. Must be comfortable working with veterans with mental illnesses

6. Must have experience using Onesite Real Page (preferred) or Yardi property management software.

7. Must be thorough, very detailed oriented, organized and flexible as they are dealing with a lot of moving parts

8. Must have own transportation, including a valid operator license and proper car insurance.

9. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.

10. Must be able to work overtime, including evening, weekends and holidays, as necessary.

Plusses:

1.Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSO-PH)

2.Certified Specialist - Public Housing Manager (CS-PHM)

3. Certified Tax Specialist (CTS)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.