Assistant Housing Manager, Meadow Ridge

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring an Assistant Housing Manager to support daily operations of two senior apartment buildings serving older adults and/or disabled residents in Freeport, IL. Under the Building Manager, you will assist with leasing, rent collection, and HUD-compliant procedures.

This full-time position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, COS designation or willingness to obtain, and a leasing license or willingness to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 1–2 years of management/supervisory experience, or high school diploma with 3–5 years supervisory experience.
• COS designation or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Leasing license or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities of the Manager when the Manager is absent.
• Recertification of all residents, including annual apartment inspections and REAC requirements.
• Assist with rent collection, reporting functions, apartment leasing, marketing, and following HUD/LSSI policies.
• Ensure reports including recertifications and vacancy loss claims are submitted timely.
• Support Meadows Ridge and Prairie Ridge locations.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful conduct with clients, staff, and partner organizations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or higher

High school diploma + 3–5 years supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LSSI is hiring a full-time Assistant Housing Manager. Under supervision of the Building Manager, assists with management of the daily operations of two senior apartment buildings serving older adults and/or disable persons, who meet the residency requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Hours:

Monday through Friday

8am - 4pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $21-$22/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

• Assume responsibilities of the Manager when the Manager is absent.
• Responsible for recertification of all residents, including annual apartment inspections, meeting REAC requirements.
• Assist with rent collection, reporting functions, apartment leasing, marketing, and following policies and procedures established by HUD and LSSI.
• Ensure necessary reports, including but not limited to re-certifications and vacancy loss claims, are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support both locations: Meadows Ridge and Prairie Ridge (across the street from each other)
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications

• Associates degree with one (1) to two (2) years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Or high school diploma or equivalent with three (3) to five (5) years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Must possess the Certified Occupancy Specialist Designation (COS) or willingness to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
• Minimum Leasing License or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum number of years management/supervisory experience is dependent on education level.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, and maintain appropriate work pace.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.