Eligibility Specialist

Capstone Real Estate Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Real Estate Services is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to review files and determine income eligibility for households seeking affordable housing. The role involves careful assessment of income documentation and ensuring compliance with affordable housing programs.

You will work closely with on-site staff to process applications, verify income, and maintain accurate records while upholding HUD guidelines and tax credit requirements. Strong math and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience with knowledge of affordable multi-family property management.
• Compliance adherence and the affordable application process.
• Strong working knowledge of tax credit compliance, including HUD 4350.3.

Responsibilities

• Review applicant files to determine if a household is income qualified to live at an affordable community.
• Work closely with the on-site staff to accomplish each task.

Skills

Tax credit compliance

HUD 4350.3 knowledge

Property management

Section 8 experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The Eligibility Specialist will be responsible for reviewing files to determine income eligibility of households desiring to live in an affordable housing unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing applicant files to determine if a household is income qualified to live at an affordable community.
• Work closely with the on-site staff to accomplish each task.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience with the knowledge of affordable multi-family property management
• Compliance adherence and the affordable application process.
• Possess strong working knowledge of tax credit compliance, including knowledge and understanding of the HUD 4350.3.
• Property Management experience working on a tax credit or Project-based Section 8 Property would be a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook is required.
• Possess strong communication skills, be detail oriented and possess a strong mathematical ability.

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD

If an offer of employment is made and accepted, continued employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a thorough Criminal History Record Check(s). It is Capstone's policy to not employ individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor or felony offenses involving (a) illegal drug use, (b) public indecency, (c) theft, or (d) crimes against persons or property. Also, it is Capstone's policy to not employ individuals who have any criminal history not disclosed by the applicant on the employment application. In special situations, we may make exceptions to the "no criminal history" policy, depending on the nature of the crime, how many years ago the crime occurred, the total number of crimes committed and other factors. Moving traffic violations will not be considered except for reckless driving, driving while intoxicated or excessive red light or speeding violations

DRUG SCREENING

If an offer of employment is made and accepted, continued employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of a Drug Screen Test. It is Capstone's policy to not employ individuals who test positive for illegal drug use or alcohol abuse.

EOE M/F

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Financial

: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

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