For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
One of every five families in the United States suffers from serious housing deprivation. They either live in physically inadequate buildings, suffer from severe overcrowding, or spend an excessive proportion of their income for shelter. Housing costs have increased to the point that millions of families cannot obtain decent housing unless they deprive themselves of other essentials of life. Only fifteen percent of American families can afford to purchase a median-priced new home. Our Catholic tradition insists that shelter is one of the basic rights of the human person. This is why Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development (CCPOP) is such a vital part of our mission.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
The Recertification Specialist I works as an integral member of on-site support team to ensure safe affordable housing is provided and maintained for tenants who live in properties managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens. The Recertification Specialist I is responsible for the management of all aspects of rent collection and occupancy and, under the supervision of the Regional Property Manager, provide task supervision to maintenance and on-site security. The Recertification Specialist I is responsible for up to 175 units of affordable housing. Where position has less than 120 units, assistance with coverage to other properties, including special compliance projects will be assigned.
* Develop schedule for timely implementation of all aspects of the occupancy cycle, inclusive of unit inspections, apartment availability, interviewing applicants, required verifications/documentation and tenant selection.
* Collect/post rents, ensures that all necessary reporting is submitted in a timely manner per Agency procedures.
* Enforce occupancy policy and Procedures in accordance with regulatory agreements. Implement initial, annual and interim lease process for all units; coordinate with Agency compliance team to ensure all subsidy information for tenants is appropriately communicated for tenant and Agency.
* Initiate communication to compliance team for tenants out of compliance with rent or house rules. File all paperwork in order to support tracking of all tenant housing court actions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human services or related field preferred; Associates Degree in Business, Human services or related field 1 years related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years related experience
* Low Income Housing Tax Credit certification, Certified Occupancy Specialist or similar certificate preferred
* Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
* Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
* Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
* Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
* Medical,
* Dental
* Vision
* Retirement Savings with Agency Match
* Transit
* Flexible Spending Account
* Life insurance
* Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
* Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org
