Recertification Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review all resident files within the portfolio.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure Company meets compliance standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseeing compliance, and responding to HUD concerns, and providing outreach to the property.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments.
• Determine Section 8 eligibility for applicants.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertification dates.
• Prepare third party verification forms.
• Maintain residents' files and paperwork.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertification.

Requirements

• 4+ years recertification specialist experience.
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD.
• Experience with EIV reports.
• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Detail oriented and able to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Notary public certification preferred.
• COS certification.
• Experience with MORYardi.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Superior communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours.
• Ability to travel by plane and automobile.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods.
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat, and reach overhead.