Certified Housing Specialist

at Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Certified Housing Specialist
The Housing Specialist is responsible for the management of Thresholds residential properties and/or subsidies in accordance with all current funding requirements, Fair Housing Laws, and Thresholds policy and procedure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages Thresholds residential properties, subsidized and non-subsidized, in accordance with all current funding requirements, such as but not limited to CHA-PRA, the current release of HUD 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook, Shelter Plus Care, Federal, State and City Fair Housing Laws, in addition to Thresholds policy and procedures.
Conduct and complete applicant interviews, oversee move-ins and move outs, process annual and interim certifications, verifications, paperwork and data entry required in completing each process.
Maintain required information in Thresholds Residential software (currently ACS-HUD / MPW).
Maintain tenant files in accordance with funding requirements and department policy and procedures.
Work with Housing Administrator in maintaining the Housing Wait list.
Monitor rent delinquencies, distribution of notices, (i.e. delinquency, 5day or 10day) and/or establish reasonable payment arrangements for said delinquencies as needed.
Distribution of rent payments to landlords (based on subsidy program and type) if applicable respond to and address all housing complaints by tenants.
Coordinate and participate with funding agencies, and their authorized agents for site reviews and inspections, and complete all related reports.
Monitor all work orders submitted to facilities management department and/or housing partners pertaining to repairs identified during routine unit inspections and/or tenant complaints.
MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be required to work a flexible schedule, being available to work on weekends or evenings.
May be required to coordinate and negotiate inter-departmental activities or requests such as grant proposal preparation, internal and external audits, etc.
May be required to travel between agency facilities.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years of residential property management or administration of federal or government subsidies.
Familiarity with affordable housing and/or supportive housing
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Strong computer skills required.
Must have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including internet and email.
Knowledge of or ability to learn other pertinent software products preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required.
Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) required.
Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Driver's license required.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Generous Paid Time Office Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
4 Medical Insurance Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) with 3% employer match
Mileage Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Supervision for Clinical Licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Keywords: leasing specialist, lease administration, continuum of care, homeless

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities