Recertification Specialist (Sec 8 and LIHTC) - Acacia
Bronx, NY 10459
About the Job
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
The Recertification Specialist (RS) is responsible for reviewing and completing tenant income recertifications at multiple Promesa Housing properties. In addition to ensuring all recertification documents adhere to regulatory agreements and registrations, the RS will assist with tenant outreach as needed and work directly with tenants to gather and organize all necessary documentation. The RS will also provide recertification training, resources and updates to building staff in conjunction with the BG Compliance department. The incumbent will conduct all job-related duties in compliance with LIHTC guidelines, other housing contracts, equal housing opportunity laws, and Promesa Housing best practices. The RS will be part of a floating team and will be assigned to buildings across the Promesa Housing portfolio in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx as needed.
The salary offered is $55,000.00/Annually
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Process initial, annual and interim recertification's, in addition to retroactive rent-calculations while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines
Responsible for completing recertifications for all tenants in LIHTC and HOME units and ensuring 100% compliance prior to the due dates
Responsible for tracking and implementing renewal schedules for each portfolio and ensuring compliance to the 120 day recertification period
Responsible for ensuring all leases for PVB units are approved 90 days before recertification period to ensure leasing rent increases are approved by funders.
Complete monthly reporting and ensure 95% of benchmarks are completed.
Maintain complete, accurate and timely records in Yardi
Identifying households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent-adjustments
Review applicant files and determining Section 8 eligibility
Follow LIHTC, HOME, Mitchell-Lama and Section 8 guidelines
Flexibility in tenant relations, ensuring tenant needs for scheduling and completion of documentation, are considered and met when possible
Ensuring all leases have accurate recertification information and are prepared for execution
assists with screening applicants, selecting tenants and notifying applicants of the status of their applications (approved, denied, wait listed). Enters new tenant information in Property Management Software (Yardi).
administers leasing renewals, transfers, move outs and relocations. Assists with tenant recertification for assisted housing programs as required. Maintains monthly Leasing Status Reports and enforces violations of the lease and house rules
Understand LIHTC regulations and procedures to ensure properties remain compliant with Federal, State and City regulations, and that leasing meets all Rent Regulations/
Strong interpersonal and business communication skills, bilingual preferred
High level of organization and attention to detail, comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
Quality and customer service driven
Any additional duties as required by Supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD
Must have knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
Detail oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline driven schedule
Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
Notary is preferred
COS certification
Bilingual-Spanish required
Yardi Experience, required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 per year
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*
The Recertification Specialist (RS) is responsible for reviewing and completing tenant income recertifications at multiple Promesa Housing properties. In addition to ensuring all recertification documents adhere to regulatory agreements and registrations, the RS will assist with tenant outreach as needed and work directly with tenants to gather and organize all necessary documentation. The RS will also provide recertification training, resources and updates to building staff in conjunction with the BG Compliance department. The incumbent will conduct all job-related duties in compliance with LIHTC guidelines, other housing contracts, equal housing opportunity laws, and Promesa Housing best practices. The RS will be part of a floating team and will be assigned to buildings across the Promesa Housing portfolio in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx as needed.
The salary offered is $55,000.00/Annually
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Process initial, annual and interim recertification's, in addition to retroactive rent-calculations while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines
Responsible for completing recertifications for all tenants in LIHTC and HOME units and ensuring 100% compliance prior to the due dates
Responsible for tracking and implementing renewal schedules for each portfolio and ensuring compliance to the 120 day recertification period
Responsible for ensuring all leases for PVB units are approved 90 days before recertification period to ensure leasing rent increases are approved by funders.
Complete monthly reporting and ensure 95% of benchmarks are completed.
Maintain complete, accurate and timely records in Yardi
Identifying households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent-adjustments
Review applicant files and determining Section 8 eligibility
Follow LIHTC, HOME, Mitchell-Lama and Section 8 guidelines
Flexibility in tenant relations, ensuring tenant needs for scheduling and completion of documentation, are considered and met when possible
Ensuring all leases have accurate recertification information and are prepared for execution
assists with screening applicants, selecting tenants and notifying applicants of the status of their applications (approved, denied, wait listed). Enters new tenant information in Property Management Software (Yardi).
administers leasing renewals, transfers, move outs and relocations. Assists with tenant recertification for assisted housing programs as required. Maintains monthly Leasing Status Reports and enforces violations of the lease and house rules
Understand LIHTC regulations and procedures to ensure properties remain compliant with Federal, State and City regulations, and that leasing meets all Rent Regulations/
Strong interpersonal and business communication skills, bilingual preferred
High level of organization and attention to detail, comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
Quality and customer service driven
Any additional duties as required by Supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD
Must have knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
Detail oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline driven schedule
Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
Notary is preferred
COS certification
Bilingual-Spanish required
Yardi Experience, required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 per year
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*
Source : Acacia
