Hybrid Occupancy & Leasing Specialist - Affordable Housing

WSFSSH, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

FSA

Job summary

The West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is seeking an Occupancy Specialist to join its Leasing and Compliance team in New York.

The role focuses on maintaining high occupancy at properties while ensuring compliance with LIHTC, subsidy guidelines, and fair housing laws. You will manage waitlists, pre-qualify applicants, conduct eligibility interviews, run income verifications, and prepare certification packages for the Compliance department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in NYC affordable housing leasing/compliance.
• LIHTC/Occupancy certification preferred.
• Experience with RealPage OneSite is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze occupancy rate and determine interview/appointment notices.
• Manage waitlists per HUD Fair Housing laws.
• Coordinate with management to ensure move-in readiness.
• Pre-qualify applicants and determine eligibility.
• Interview applicants for program eligibility and submit income verifications.
• Run EIV reports and background checks.
• Prepare income certification packets for Compliance and city approval.
• Input data into property management database and finalize leasing/subsidy paperwork.
• Conduct weekly vacancy meetings with building staff.
• Assist with lease-up activities and housing connect tracking.
• Field inquiries and route to appropriate person.
• Attend trainings and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

HUD familiarity

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Office 365

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years NYC affordable housing experience

Occupancy/LIHTC certification preferred

Tools

RealPage OneSite

HRA CAPS

Job description

The West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is seeking an Occupancy Specialist to join its Leasing and Compliance team in New York.

The role focuses on maintaining high occupancy at properties while ensuring compliance with LIHTC, subsidy guidelines, and fair housing laws. You will manage waitlists, pre-qualify applicants, conduct eligibility interviews, run income verifications, and prepare certification packages for the Compliance department.