What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Manager position at Housing Benefits?
Description
Our Property Management team is growing! Join us.
At Families in Transition, we’re on a mission to Prevent and Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Our mission moves us to empower people and we do that by providing dignified housing, by delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions, by developing collaborative relationships with our clients and partners, and by creating opportunities for donors and volunteers committed to making a difference where they live and work. Families in Transition is currently looking to a a Property Manager to join our team!
The Property Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of Families in Transition properties; ultimately accountable for administration activities such as tenant management, rent collection, decreasing vacancy rates, understanding of property regulatory agreements (tenant selection plan, AFHMP, etc), managing and documenting tenant files and compliance with all funding requirements, as well as helping to coordinate physical property upkeep such as unit conditions and safety. The Property Manager is responsible for ensuring tenant compliance with the lease and for rules enforcement. This role must effectively partner with other departments to ensure compliance and ensure ongoing communication and engagement with tenants to build positive relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Work with the Intake Coordinator, other Property Managers, and applicant to gather all necessary financial and qualifying documents for the move in certification process; Process and complete tenant move-in certifications for multiple programs as well as third party paperwork for outside agencies
- Manage current tenant files and communication with current tenants; maintain files with proper documentation and notes
- Follow through with delinquent rent issues; work with finance to ensure accurate accounting for residents
- Process and complete tenant annual re-certifications and other forms/reports required by funding agencies
- Complete move-in, move-out and routine inspections with all tenants
- Maintain knowledge and attend training as necessary to keep up-to-date of compliance and regulatory updates such as Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD, Fair Housing, EIV, etc.
- Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic and motivating presence at all times.
You also have access to benefits, including:
- Generous PTO policy, accrual beginning on date of hire
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Verizon wireless cell phone discount
- Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program
- 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store
*Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 2 years property administration experience which must include experience in affordable housing such as knowledge of HOME funds, LIHTC program and housing vouchers.
- Tax Credit (LIHTC) certification
- Understanding of Fair Housing laws
- Experience with Property Manager software
- Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Must have ability to travel between various locations throughout the state; including last minute requests
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working with Boston Post (property management software)
- Certified Occupancy Specialist certification