Recertification Specialist
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security. Summary/Objective: The Recertification Specialist position provides administrative support to our Property Managers pertaining to the tenant certification/recertification process and daily property management responsibilities. Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Location: Brooklyn NY 11233 Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following - Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines.
- Schedule and conduct resident certification interviews.
- Request third-party verifications and review resident-provided information for accuracy and completeness.
- Calculate income, assets, and expenses based on information obtained.
- Calculate rents for annual and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent when applicable.
- Identify households with income-reporting discrepancies and identify appropriate rent adjustments.
- Contact residents to collect updated documents needed for the recertification process.
- Review tenant files to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
- Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility.
- Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining property waitlists and regular entry of applications.
- Assist with daily operational functions of the property, including but not limited to assisting residents, answering phones, creating and closing work orders, and posting rent checks.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Requirements: - Minimum 2-3 years of affordable housing related experience, preferred.
- Hands-on experience with affordable housing certifications and/or recertifications is preferred.
- Experience with Section 8/HUD programs is preferred.
- Experience with LIHTC/tax credit programs is preferred.
- Experience managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Possess excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Yardi Voyager software experience preferred.
- High School diploma OR GED; some college, preferred.
- Bilingual skills (i.e.: Spanish) is a plus.
Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.84 per hour
Benefits: - Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
- Voluntary dental and vision plan options
- Bonus Eligible
- 401(K) available plus company match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
- Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
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