Bilingual Leasing & Compliance Specialist

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) seeks a Leasing and Compliance Assistant to support the Leasing and Compliance Department by responding to housing inquiries and maintaining a high occupancy rate at buildings in the portfolio.

The role ensures compliance with LIHTC, subsidy guidelines, and Fair Housing laws. Responsibilities include fielding inquiries, creating mail merges, scheduling interviews, assisting with eligibility interviews, and finalizing

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with NYC affordable housing exposure.
• Experience with HUD, Section 8 subsidy, and income certifications preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish required; comfortable interacting with diverse applicants.

Responsibilities

• Field housing inquiries and respond promptly.
• Create mail merges and track applicant responses.
• Assist occupancy team with interview scheduling and eligibility interviews.
• Communicate outcomes to applicants by phone, email, or mail.
• Maintain waiting lists per HUD and Fair Housing guidelines.
• Input data into property management systems and finalize leasing paperwork.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Office 365

Data processing

Organization

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School / GED

Tools

RealPage OneSite

Housing Connect

Job description

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) seeks a Leasing and Compliance Assistant to support the Leasing and Compliance Department by responding to housing inquiries and maintaining a high occupancy rate at buildings in the portfolio.

The role ensures compliance with LIHTC, subsidy guidelines, and Fair Housing laws. Responsibilities include fielding inquiries, creating mail merges, scheduling interviews, assisting with eligibility interviews, and finalizing