Certified Occupancy Specialist - Housing Compliance Coordinator

100 Chadwick Ave LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Chadwick Ave LLC seeks a Certified Occupancy Specialist to oversee section 8 recertifications and prepare for MOR inspections. You will support the community manager in maintaining compliance with regulatory housing agreements.

Responsibilities include conducting annual and interim recertifications, interviewing residents, processing move ins/outs, and coordinating service requests while ensuring accurate tenant records and reporting.

Qualifications

• COS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 years of Housing Experience or COS experience.
• Proficiency in HUD regulations and policies.
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain tenant files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Annual and Interim Recertifications; interview tenants for ARs and IRs.
• Interview and review applications of potential residents.
• Process move-ins and move-outs.
• Assist residents, document service requests and coordinate with service coordinator.
• Coordinate and follow up service requests.
• Update tenant listings and waiting.
• Purges waitlist annually.
• Purges files annually following retention policy.
• Monthly reporting, including EIV.
• Appear in court for eviction if necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Property management.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

COS Certification

Tools

One-Site

Outlook

Excel

Word

Internet

Job description

Certified Occupancy Specialist is responsible for overseeing and performing section 8 recertifications and preparing for MOR Inspections. COS assists the community manager in managing the day-to day activities of maintaing compliance with each of the property's regulatory agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process Annual and Interim Recertifications - prepare notices and meet tenants for Annual Reviews; Interview residents for AR's and IR's.
• Interview and review of applications of potential residents.
• Process move ins and move outs.
• Assist residents, answering questions, documenting service requests and consulting with service coordinator
• Coordinate and follow up Service requests.
• Update tenant listings and waiting.
• Purges waitlist annually .
• Purges files annually following file retention policy.
• Monthly Reporting, including EIV.
• May collect rent and accounts for monies collected; performs daily bank deposits, as needed.
• Appear in court for eviction, if necessary
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Property

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet, One-Site.
• General office duties including answering phones, creating memos, email correspondence and knowledge of HUD regulations and policies.
• Ability to communicate with residents, other site-level staff.
• Ability to organize and maintain tenant files, coordinate monthly activities.
• Ability to take initiative and delegate work to others; ability to handle emergency

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
• 4 year of Housing Experience (COS Experience)