Recertification and Leasing Specialist

JOB TITLE:                       Recertification and Leasing Specialist   

DEPARTMENT:                    Housing

FLSA:                                 Exempt

REPORTS TO:                    General Manager

SALARY:                         $60,000 - $75,000

SUMMARY: 

The Recertification and Leasing Specialist is responsible for conducting initial, annual, and interim LIHTC and HUD 50059 income certifications.  The ideal candidate has experience in income certifications, rent collection, and leasing.  Ability to work independently, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency is required. Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform initial, annual and interim income certifications under supervision of Property Manager, ensuring compliance with applicable programs and timely completion;
• Receive housing applications, maintain waiting lists, and respond to housing inquiries;
• Maintain organized client files and up-to-date property management databases;
• Coordinate move-in process and orient new residents;
• Do pre-occupancy, move-out and annual apartment inspections in conjunction with Facilities staff;
• Perform general administrative office duties including lease preparation, reception duties, maintaining files, answering phones, correspondence, and reports;
• Follow up with residents on rent collection, including letters, calls and personal contact;
• Assist General Manager and AVP with audits and other partner inquiries;
• Maintain documentation required by the Federal, State and local agencies;
• Liaison with Security, Facilities, and Finance and Asset Management staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree and two years’ experience in property management.  Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Low Income Tax Credit/Mixed Finance certifications a plus.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work unsupervised.  This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong computer skills.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is the premier organization of our kind in our region, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.