Certified Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist is responsible for the management of Thresholds residential properties and/or subsidies in accordance with all current funding requirements, Fair Housing Laws, and Thresholds policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages Thresholds residential properties, subsidized and non-subsidized, in accordance with all current funding requirements, such as but not limited to CHA-PRA, the current release of HUD 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook, Shelter Plus Care, Federal, State and City Fair Housing Laws, in addition to Thresholds policy and procedures.
• Conduct and complete applicant interviews, oversee move-ins and move outs, process annual and interim certifications, verifications, paperwork and data entry required in completing each process.
• Maintain required information in Thresholds Residential software (currently ACS-HUD / MPW).
• Maintain tenant files in accordance with funding requirements and department policy and procedures.
• Work with Housing Administrator in maintaining the Housing Wait list.
• Monitor rent delinquencies, distribution of notices, (i.e. delinquency, 5day or 10day) and/or establish reasonable payment arrangements for said delinquencies as needed.
• Distribution of rent payments to landlords (based on subsidy program and type) if applicable respond to and address all housing complaints by tenants.
• Coordinate and participate with funding agencies, and their authorized agents for site reviews and inspections, and complete all related reports.
• Monitor all work orders submitted to facilities management department and/or housing partners pertaining to repairs identified during routine unit inspections and/or tenant complaints.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be required to work a flexible schedule, being available to work on weekends or evenings.
• May be required to coordinate and negotiate inter-departmental activities or requests such as grant proposal preparation, internal and external audits, etc.
• May be required to travel between agency facilities.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of residential property management or administration of federal or government subsidies.
• Familiarity with affordable housing and/or supportive housing

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills required.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including internet and email.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn other pertinent software products preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required.
• Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) required.
• Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
• Driver's license required.

• WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Generous Paid Time Office Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
  • 4 Medical Insurance Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with 3% employer match
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

Keywords: leasing specialist, lease administration, continuum of care, homeless