Re-certification Specialist

Re-certification Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Conduct file reviews for compliance with the applicable subsidy type (S8, LIHTC, etc.).
•    Prepares reports that summarizes items of non-compliance and works in conjunction with property staff to correct identified deficiencies.
•    Meets with residents and applicants to perform Initial, Annual or Interim interviews for the applicable subsidy type (S8, LIHTC, etc.).
•    Processes required verifications that are necessary to complete resident and applicant certifications.
•    Provides Regional Property Manager with file reviews and suggests items for employee training deficiencies.
•    Reviews quarterly/monthly EIV reports for accuracy and assist property staff with resolving discrepancies.
•    Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual LIHTC reports (i.e. qualified basis tracking) as required by state monitors and syndicators for submission to the Director of Compliance.
•    Reviews asset verifications for certifications that involve real estate and/or investment income for submission and final review.
•    Assists staff with monthly voucher submissions, HAP payment errors and posting/reconciling within One Site.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•    Strong knowledge of affordable housing programs, to include Section 8/236; LIHTC; EIV and HUD Secure Systems; Fair Housing & Section 504 compliance.
•    Affordable Housing certifications; COS (or equivalent), C3P, HCCP or nationally recognized certification is required.
•    Three to five years of directly related experience as a property manager or compliance analyst/monitor required.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
•    High level of organization and attention to detail is a must.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
•    Good Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) skills are required. Strong knowledge of OneSite, Yardi or Boston Post software highly desired.