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About the Role
The Intake and Eligibility Specialist screens leasing applicants for a portfolio of supportive and affordable housing managed by Breaking Ground. This role assists applicants with the housing application process.
Responsibilities
- Determine initial eligibility of applicants by reviewing verifications of housing, income, and assets.
- Create and send initial eligible and ineligible letters to applicants.
- Prepare, send, and track interview invite letters for eligible applicants.
- Schedule and conduct applicant interviews.
- Facilitate collection and submission of required applicant documents.
- Contact applicants to update documents as needed.
- Perform credit and criminal background checks.
- Confirm applicant eligibility and conduct lease signings.
- Conduct unit showings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years of comparable work experience in supportive housing, property management, social services, or a closely related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8 preferred.
- Must obtain LIHTC certification within the first year of employment.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with applicants.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Writing skills
- Analytical skills
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.
- Supportive housing is affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term and is a proven solution to chronic homelessness.
- Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness to come indoors.
- Breaking Ground is the largest developer and manager of permanent supportive housing in New York.
- Since its founding in 1990, Breaking Ground is regarded as industry leaders in the marketing, lease-up, quality assurance and compliance for projects financed through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
- The Leasing and Compliance Team oversees the marketing, tenant selection, and compliance for projects as well as annual compliance and recertification for buildings.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled