Bilingual Leasing & Recertification - Spanish/English

pratumco; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Personal/Sick Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Pratum Companies seeks a Bilingual Leasing/Recertification Specialist to manage annual and interim recertifications for HUD Project-Based Section 8 and LIHTC properties in Newark, NJ. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish interaction with residents and staff, plus strong documentation and compliance oversight.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in affordable housing, proficiency with EIV and Yardi Affordable, and solid skills in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in affordable housing, property management, occupancy, or housing compliance.
• Experience processing HUD Section 8 and/or LIHTC annual and interim recertifications.
• Working knowledge of HUD occupancy and income requirements.
• Experience reviewing income, assets, allowances, deductions, household composition, and supporting documentation.
• Bilingual Spanish-English with the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Strong experience with EIV and income-verification systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process annual and interim recertifications for HUD Section 8 and LIHTC properties.
• Conduct resident interviews and verify income/assets.
• Maintain accurate resident files and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, state, and program requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents in English and Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency with Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EIV

Yardi Affordable

Excel

Word

Job description

Pratum Companies seeks a Bilingual Leasing/Recertification Specialist to manage annual and interim recertifications for HUD Project-Based Section 8 and LIHTC properties in Newark, NJ. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish interaction with residents and staff, plus strong documentation and compliance oversight.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in affordable housing, proficiency with EIV and Yardi Affordable, and solid skills in Word and Excel.