Property Manager

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

• Generous Paid time off
• Personal and Sick Days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account 
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the physical & tenancy aspects of all Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) owned and leased assets in the Master Lease facility in the Bronx NY, with limited travel to other sites in NYC, ensuring that quality housing services are provided in accordance with guidelines established by CHI, HUD, NYC Department of Homeless Services and other funding sources or rental subsidy programs as appropriate.

Pay: $66,300-$70,000 annual salary

FSLA: Exempt (no overtime)

Location: Eastchester Bronx, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

           These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

• Maintains property and tenant files in compliance with grant requirements, including recertification of tenants in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements for income verification and property standards.
• Investigates and resolves tenants' property management complaints relevant to repair and maintenance issues.
• Uses property management software to ensure that tenant notices are sent and evictions are processed in accordance with agency policy, grant requirements, and local law.
• Ensures that all CHI properties meet health and safety standards at all times.
• Works with appropriate authorities regarding insurance claims regarding CHI due to property issues.
• Prevents loss of income to CHI as a result of lost rental payments, tenant damages, and/or unnecessary/expensive maintenance requested by tenants.
• Inspects all units prior to move-ins and after all move-outs.
• Acts as liaison and must be present during DSS inspections.
• Conducts annual unit inspections to ensure compliance for all HUD and DSS properties.
• Aggressively markets and shows all vacant rental units.  Prevents loss of income to CHI as a result of vacancy loss.
• Bids out work orders/jobs for best price.
• Interacts with Federal, state and local agencies, preventing and/or clearing violations and ensuring compliance with agency standards.  Monitors and prioritizes health and safety issues at all sites.
• Ensures that all criteria for tenant selection are properly enforced, including all Fair Housing guidelines.
• Maintains property and tenant files in compliance with grant requirements, including recertification of tenants in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements for income verification and property standards.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree preferred, HS diploma required.
• Experience:  Minimum 2-years of experience as a residential property manager; knowledge of the law as it relates to rental properties; knowledge of Housing Quality Standards, Section 8, general property management, and landlord/tenant relationships.
• Certificates or Licenses:  C.P.M. (Certified Property Manager) and RAM (Registered Apartment Manager) are a plus, licensed real estate salesperson or broker preferred.  Valid driver's license
• Insurance:  Valid automobile insurance
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Computer Skills:  Working knowledge of Property Management software (YARDI Voyager) to manage collections, post receipts, manage legal module, etc.; Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet;
• Math Skills:  Ability to calculate rental amounts and rental increases.
• Physical Performance:  Ability to tour properties, perform routine property inspections, walk distances, climb stairs, etc.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
• Other Skills:  Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.  Must be even-tempered, work well under pressure, have good negotiation skills, the ability to be cross-trained in areas unrelated to the property management profession, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

Salary : $66,300 - $70,000