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

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance

Paid time off up to 26 days

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking an Assistant Housing Manager to oversee daily operations of two senior apartment buildings and support the Building Manager. The role includes recertifications, rent collection, leasing, and marketing in compliance with HUD and LSSI policies.

The position requires associates with supervisory experience or a high school diploma with several years in management, COS designation, and leasing license within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1–2 years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Or high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of management/supervisory experience required.
• Must possess COS designation or willingness to obtain within two years of hire.
• Lease licensing: Leasing license or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience handling reports, REAC requirements, and HUD/LSSI policies.

Responsibilities

• Recertify residents and conduct annual apartment inspections per REAC and HUD/LSSI rules.
• Assist with rent collection, reporting, leasing, marketing, and adherence to HUD/LSSI policies.
• Prepare and submit required reports (recertifications, vacancy loss) accurately and timely.
• Support Meadows Ridge and Prairie Ridge locations.
• Maintain professional, respectful conduct with clients, families, staff and partners.

Skills

Management experience

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree + 1–2 years management/supervisory experience

High school diploma + 3–5 years management/supervisory experience

Tools

COS designation

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.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.