Recertification Specialist
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, Paths creates and preserves high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across 10 states under management and more than 450 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.
Summary/Objective:
The Recertification Specialist position provides administrative support to our Property Managers pertaining to the tenant certification/recertification process in addition to daily property management responsibilities.
Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Pay Rate: 19.00 - 20.00 Hourly
Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Scheduling and conducting resident certification interviews
• Requesting third party verifications, reviewing resident provided information for accuracy and completeness
• Calculating income, assets and expenses based on information obtained
• Contacting residents to collect updated documents needed for recertification process
• Review of tenant files to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations
• Assist in maintaining property waitlist and regular entry of applications
• Assist with daily operational functions of the property including but not limited to; assisting residents, answering the phones, creating and closing work orders, and posting rent checks
• Assist with other duties as assigned
• Process initial, annual and interim recertification's and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and identify rent-adjustments
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years affordable housing related experience, preferred
• Experience in managing multiple tasks efficiently
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Yardi Voyager software experience preferred.
• High School diploma OR GED; Some college, preferred
• Bilingual skills (i.e.: Spanish) is a plus

Benefits:

• We pay 100% of medical benefits, for employee only. Dental, vision and additional benefit selections plan options also available.
• 401 (K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• STD, LTD, life insurance, dependent coverage

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