Recertification Specialist, Dayton, Ohio
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about building strong connections with residents? Are you a notary and bilingual in Spanish? Are you looking to find more than just a job – rather a career filled with purpose? Do you want to make an impactful difference by providing affordable housing to those that need it most?
If so, we are looking for you to join our team as a Recertification and Occupancy Specialist at our 230 unit multifamily HUD Section 8 and LIHTC community in Dayton, Ohio.
Compensation: $19.00 – $20.00 / hour & Annual Performance Bonus
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A RECERTIFICATION / OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST
- Utilize your organizational skills and experience to provide the preeminent affordable housing accommodations in your community
- Through your daily interactions with prospective and current residents, you’ll create a welcoming experience and sense of community.
- Interview and process applications for new move-ins and lease-ups according to affordable program guidelines.
- Process certifications (including initial, interim, and annual); calculate retroactive rent while conforming to all applicable guidelines.
- Collect necessary documentation from current or prospective residents, and process verifications.
- Maintain accurate wait and transfer lists; review applicant files to determine eligibility.
- Facilitate renewal and recertification process for all residents.
- Apply correct rents for annual and interim recertification; adjust to remain compliant.
- Participate in marketing, leasing, and resident move-in experiences, including partnering with maintenance to ensure unit turn for move in.
- Prepare all required agency reporting to standard.
- Maintain leasing and marketing reports as needed.
- Support site and office operations as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
- You have at least 2 years experience with HUD Section 8, LIHTC, and/or other affordable housing programs
- You have COS/TCS/BOS credentials strongly preferred
- You are committed to exceed expectations of those around you by providing exceptional service
- You bring determination each day – embracing constructive criticism and pushing to get better
- You believe in teamwork – that we are better, together
- You are trustworthy and reliable to do the right thing – no matter what
- You welcome everyone and know the best ideas are born through diversity of thought and perspective