Desk Clerk - Full Time 1st Shift -Gosnold

SupportWorks Housing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability & life insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)

403b retirement plan with companymatch

PTO: vacation, sick, personal days & 9

Job summary

SupportWorks Housing is seeking a Full Time Desk Clerk to manage front-desk tasks and resident interactions in Norfolk, VA. The role includes rent processing, registrations, and coordinating maintenance, with a Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm schedule.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills and familiarity with housing regulations. Training is provided for applicable software and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable housing laws; familiarity with property management software like OneSite or NextGen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct walk-through and quarterly inspections of common areas, units and grounds.
• Answer the phone, direct calls and take messages, monitor guest registrations and resident activities.
• Collect rents, prepare bank deposits, provide information and track maintenance work orders, and handle emergency maintenance issues.
• Conduct move-ins of new residents, assist with application processing and explain rules/regulations.
• Assist with vacancy and delinquency reports and attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

OneSite/NextGen

Job description

The Role: Full Time Desk Clerk, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

A career at SupportWorks Housing, formerly Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up.

This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at SupportWorks is for you.

What You'll Do

You will conduct walk-through and quarterly inspections of the common areas, units and grounds and report any findings. Answer the phone, direct calls and take messages, monitor guest registrations and resident activities. Collect rents, prepare bank deposits, provide information and keep track of maintenance work orders, and handle emergency maintenance complaints. You will conduct move-ins of new residents, assist with application processing and explain rules/regulations. Assist with preparation of vacancy and delinquency reports, and attend staff meetings and trainings.

What You'll Bring to SupportWorks

Great interpersonal, customer service and communication skills. The ability to deal with residents, coworkers and others such as inspectors and visitors with good judgment, a positive attitude and self control. The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. The ability to operate safely and ensure others follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel are required. Knowledge of applicable federal and state housing laws plus knowledge of property management software such as OneSite or NextGen preferred. We will train you if needed.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment.
• Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match.
• A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays!

SupportWorks conducts pre-employment drug testing, criminal background and reference checking on all applicants hired.