What are the responsibilities and job description for the Affordable Housing Occupancy Specialist position at The Barcus Company, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Occupancy Specialist will support the property by processing all resident certifications and recertifications and perform all aspects of the rental cycle.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation for MOR’s and REAC’s.
- Prepare resident file copies for review.
- Process all AR’s, IR’s, and IC certifications.
- Perform all aspects of the rental cycle from applicant qualifications through occupancy and move out, in accordance with HUD 4350.3 and other HUD requirements as well as Company directives.
- Assist with resident move-in and move-out inspections.
- Maintain the third-party verification process for annual recertifications.
- Maintain the reminder system for annual recertifications and semi-annual unit inspections.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and up to date resident hard-copy and electronic files.
- Cooperate, but do not interfere, with activities of resident organizations.
- Assist in rental application intake and screening procedures as requested.
- After initial screening of new residents, assist in processing the file for a move-in approval.
- Prepare applications and leases for submission to the Home Office for approval/denial and lease signing.
- Maintain general office files in an efficient and orderly fashion.
- Assist with the property newsletter.
- Process incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail. Pick up/deliver mail at post office if instructed.
- Act as key operator for office equipment.
- Maintain materials and supplies inventory, ordering as approved.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, OneSite, and other related software.
Education and Experience:
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of property management experience preferred.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist designation preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- Insurance benefits available immediately
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus and raise based on performance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Work-life balance
- Career advancement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends & holidays off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
