About the Role
Richman Property Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Recertification Coordinator to join their dynamic workforce. This role is crucial for managing recertifications and ensuring compliance with housing regulations.
Responsibilities
- Identify tenants and complete the leasing process for vacant buildings.
- Verify tenant eligibility for vacant apartments.
- Conduct interviews according to Housing First and the Fair Housing Act.
- Complete background checks on all applicants.
- Complete paperwork related to low-income housing tax credits, rental subsidies, and maximum rent calculations before signing a lease.
- Ensure tenants move in within thirty days.
- Work with tenants to complete paperwork for ongoing tenancy, including lease renewals and annual income re-certifications.
- Provide administrative support to the Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager.
- Respond to inquiries about housing.
- Maintain records of housing applications received.
- Maintain copies of leases and lease records.
- Provide lease documentation for legal matters related to tenants.
- Provide lease information for audits.
- Process initial and annual recertifications 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 recertifications.
- Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
- Prepare third-party verification forms.
- Maintain residents’ files and paperwork.
- Review tenant ledgers for arrears.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience with Recertifications in a tax credit/affordable community environment.
- Experience using Yardi property management software.
- COS certification preferred.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus.
- 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 with the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-starter with professional communication, customer service, organizational, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate various types of office equipment, including computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
- Proficient with multiple computer and software programs.
- Able to accept supervision, speak clearly and calmly, and work 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.
- Criminal background and drug screenings are conducted as part of the hiring process.
Skills
- Yardi property management software
- COS certification
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Professional communication
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Operating office equipment
- Computer proficiency
- Software proficiency
- Report preparation
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 or more years of experience
- Four (4) years of recertification specialist experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) in Business Administration from an accredited college preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 up to 6%
- Opportunities for student loan repayments
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time
- Opportunities for career advancement
About the Company
- At Richman Property Services, Inc., we strive to provide high-quality apartment communities that our residents are proud to call home.
- We prioritize exceptional customer service and create secure, welcoming environments for our residents.
- Richman Property Services, Inc. is one of the top Property Management organizations in the country.
Equal Opportunity
- Richman Property Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
