Occupancy Specialist assists residents or applicants of housing programs with the goal of achieving maximum residency. Assesses eligibility and collects required information, such as income. Being an Occupancy Specialist provides information/customer service and maintains records. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Occupancy Specialist typically reports to a manager. Typically requires certification as an Occupancy Specialist (COS). The Occupancy Specialist gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Occupancy Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Full time Compliance Occupancy Specialist LIHTC
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Orbach’s affordable housing apartment communities located in Plainfield NJ and Parsippany NJ is seeking a Compliance Occupancy Specialist to join their team. This individual needs to have an eye for detail and the ability to operate on a deadline driven schedule. The ideal candidate would possess strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, data entry and people with language barrier interviewing skills.
Daily responsibilities:
· Process initial, annual and interim recertification’s, in addition to retroactive rent-calculations while conforming to HUD regulations and Low Income Housing Tax Credit New Jersey Housing Finance Agency guidelines
· Handle calculations for tenants
· Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
· Identifying households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent-adjustments
· Review applicant files and determining Section 8/LIHTC eligibility
· Follow Section 8 and LIHTC guidelines
Background profile:
· Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD – TAX CREDIT SPECIALIST
(Ensure initial TIC's & recerts done timely, accurately and completely)
· Must have knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures including EIV
· Well written and spoken
· Attention to detail
· Must be capable of overseeing multiple functions simultaneously, with a keen sense of prioritization
· Reliable transportation to the property
· COS Certification a plus / Tax credit certification a must
· Onesite, Microsoft word and excel knowledge a plus
Orbach Affordable Management Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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