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Occupancy Specialist
Realty Resources Management Compensation Range: $19.00 - $21.00
Help Individuals and Families Find Quality Affordable Housing
Realty Resources Management is seeking an Occupancy Specialist to support affordable housing communities by guiding applicants and residents through the leasing, certification, and occupancy process. This position plays a critical role in helping individuals and families access safe, quality housing while ensuring compliance with affordable housing program requirements.
Whether you have experience in affordable housing, property management, leasing, customer service, administration, or social services—or you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn—we encourage you to apply.
This position offers meaningful work, stability, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in affordable housing management.
Why Join Us?
- Stable, year-round employment
- Health and dental insurance
- Life insurance (2x annual salary)
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- 4 weeks paid parental leave
- Ongoing training and certification opportunities
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work serving local communities
- Long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Do
- Guide prospective residents through the affordable housing application process.
- Interview applicants and determine eligibility for housing assistance programs.
- Verify income, assets, expenses, and other eligibility requirements.
- Calculate rents, utility allowances, security deposits, and subsidy amounts.
- Prepare lease packages, move-in documentation, and related agreements.
- Coordinate applicant intake, interviews, application processing, and move-ins.
- Maintain waiting lists, applicant correspondence, and resident records.
- Process annual recertifications, interim certifications, and voucher-related changes.
- Communicate regularly with applicants, residents, housing authorities, and partner agencies.
- Ensure compliance with Rural Development, HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and applicant information.
- Provide exceptional customer service while supporting residents and community partners.
- Complete required training and assist with special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in affordable housing, property management, leasing, administration, customer service, social services, or a related field preferred.
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work professionally with diverse populations.
- Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn and apply HUD, Rural Development, LIHTC, and other housing program regulations.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
No affordable housing experience? We are committed to training and developing motivated individuals who are passionate about serving residents and supporting affordable housing communities.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 40 pounds, and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, squat, and climb.
Realty Resources Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21