What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lease Recertification Specialist-Affordable Housing position at Perennial Resources International?
THIS IS A LONG-TERM TEMPORARY ROLE-LIKELY TEMP-TO-HIRE. ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE BRONX.
Non Profit located in the Bronx is seeking a Recertification Specialist.
High School Diploma required
MUST have experience entering recertifications in Yardi
JOB SUMMARY:
Process all required annual income certifications as per HUD and LIHTC regulations at
multiple properties.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collects information pertinent to income certifications from the tenants and
processes this information to generate annual recertifications. Interacts both with
tenants and property managers to ensure timely submission of information and
completion of the recertifications.
• Verifies income information received from the tenants as per the program
regulations and enters the data into Yardi.
• Upon completion of the recertifications secures tenants' signatures.
• Reviews and maintains the tenants' files according to the program requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME programs
preferred, as well as knowledge of Yardi or a similar affordable housing software
program.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working with the above programs preferred. A
certificate in any or all of the programs a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
• Excellent people skills, customer service oriented.
• Must be highly organized with great attention to details. Must be able to work
independently and multi-task.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual English and
Spanish a plus.
• Must be computer literate and possess general knowledge of Microsoft Office
Salary : $28 - $32