Recertification Specialist

Recertification Specialist

The Recertification Specialist will review all resident files within the portfolio. The Recertification Specialist will apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure Company meets compliance standards. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for overseeing compliance, and responding to HUD concerns, and providing outreach to the property.

This role is in person and traveling between MA, CT, RI, and upstate NY.

Pay range: $27 - $30/hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertification's and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HUD guidelines
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines
• Notify residents of upcoming recertification's
• Schedule initial interviews for recertification's
• Prepare third party verification forms
• Maintaining residents' files and paperwork
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears

Qualifications

• 4+ years recertification specialist experience
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD
• Experience with EIV reports
• 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 public is preferred
• COS certification
• Experience with MOR
• Yardi experience
• Microsoft Office and Excel Experience
• People skills and superior communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat and reach overhead