Job Description

Real Estate company in NY, NY 11101 is seeking a Section 8 Subsidy Specialist. This position will report into the COO. It is an on-site opportunity with compensation up to 70K with benefits.

The Section 8 Subsidy Specialist is primarily responsible for preparing certifications/re-certifications. The Section 8 Subsidy Specialist ensures:

• existing and prospective residents qualify for occupancy.
• subsidy recipients are occupying units appropriate to family size and composition.
• subsidy recipients are paying rents appropriate to family composition and income.

The ideal candidate holds the following:

• 2+ years of experience with NYCHA; New York city Housing Authority is a MUST, i.e. worked with HQ inspections, landlords to restore subsidy, worked with tenants.
• Processing section 8 subsidies ; how to process and being able to communicate and make sure subsidies is running and no laps in payments.
• Will be interacting with multiple people. Organization is key.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with tenants to process annual and interim certifications and recertification's
• Submits files to for third party verification
• Maintain up to date tenant recertification files and purge files as required
• Address resident complaints regarding rent and apartment repairs
• Prepare and send notices to residents regarding any account or compliance related issues
• Manage internal and external waiting list
• Partner with the Leasing and Account Receivable departments on legal, billing, arrears, and/or payments related issues
• Coordinate annual and vacant apartment inspections with field managers
• Inform the Director of Maintenance of any related building repairs and maintenance issues
• Interact with HUD, HDP, HCR, or any other state or local housing agency governing Section 8 subsidy programs

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in property management
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office products/software particularly Excel
• Must be proactive in resolving problems and able to diffuse conflict professionally
• Must be highly organized, and able to manage multiple and competing deadlines
• Must be able to effectively communicate in written and verbally in English
• Must able to fluently speak Spanish

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Associate’s degree or 2 years of college
• Familiarity with NYS/NYC housing regulations and Section 8 affordable housing program

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk traversing the office as necessary.
• Must have good vision to read on computer screens, and identify details and errors.
• Must be able to sit at desk and use a computer, mouse and operate other office equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

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