Recertification Specialist

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Description

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: Newark, NJ

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Scheduling and conducting resident certification interviews
• Requesting third-party verifications, reviewing resident-provided information for accuracy and completeness
• Calculating income, assets, and expenses based on information obtained
• Contacting residents to collect updated documents needed for the recertification process
• Review of tenant files to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations
• Assist in maintaining property waitlist and regular entry of applications
• Assist with daily operational functions of the property including but not limited to, assisting residents, answering the phones, creating and closing work orders, and posting rent checks
• Assist with other duties as assigned
• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and identify rent-adjustments
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of affordable housing related experience, preferred
• Experience in 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: $30.00 - $36.00

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)

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position
Recertification Specialist

Number of Openings
1

Location
Garden Spires Urban Renewal LP


This position is currently accepting applications.