Affordable Housing Occupancy & Compliance Specialist

POAH Communities, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Bereavement

Jury Duty

Voting

Employee referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

POAH Communities is seeking an Occupancy Specialist for Flat 9 at Whittier in Boston, MA. The role includes HUD Section 8 and LIHTC certifications, rent collection, and move-ins/move-outs in the Yardi system, plus ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

Join a mission-driven team focused on affordable housing with strong resident services, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in property management.
• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit regulations.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Experience with YARDI software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory requirements of each property’s funding sources.
• Manage administrative tasks such as: collecting rents, processing move-ins / move-outs in the Yardi System.
• Assure all vendors follow company policy and that they are complying with Federal, State and Local guidelines.
• Comply with work orders through the Yardi software system at each site.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
• Implement procedures including maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.
• Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
• Understand the lease and grievance procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Yardi software

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

POAH Communities is seeking an Occupancy Specialist for Flat 9 at Whittier in Boston, MA. The role includes HUD Section 8 and LIHTC certifications, rent collection, and move-ins/move-outs in the Yardi system, plus ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

Join a mission-driven team focused on affordable housing with strong resident services, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.