Housing Entitlements & Subsidy Specialist

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal's Willow Tree Residence in New York, NY seeks an Entitlement Specialist to manage tenant entitlements, income certifications, and HPD subsidies for a 130-unit congregate care housing program. The role involves coordinating with DHS, reviewing applications, and maintaining waiting lists to support lease-ups.

Responsibilities include processing certifications, assisting with move-ins, and liaising with city, state, and federal entitlement programs, ensuring accurate rent data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience such as working with special needs populations.
• Experience with rental subsidy programs and LIHTC requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Adobe.
• Knowledge of case management and property management databases, including MDS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with DHS and other government agencies during lease-up and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing housing applications and making initial eligibility determinations.
• Maintaining waiting lists for low-income housing and processing certifications.
• Assisting tenants with entitlements, income certifications, and HPD subsidy applications.
• Coordinating intake, move-in processes, and initial lease documents.
• Providing information on entitlements and liaising with entitlement programs.

Skills

Excel

Adobe

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

MDS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 1 year relevant experience

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Project Renewal's Willow Tree Residence in New York, NY seeks an Entitlement Specialist to manage tenant entitlements, income certifications, and HPD subsidies for a 130-unit congregate care housing program. The role involves coordinating with DHS, reviewing applications, and maintaining waiting lists to support lease-ups.

Responsibilities include processing certifications, assisting with move-ins, and liaising with city, state, and federal entitlement programs, ensuring accurate rent data and