Income Certification & Compliance Specialist

West-Side-Federation-For-Senior-and-Supportive-Housing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b)

FSA

Life & Disability

EAP

Commuter benefits

Holidays (11-12)

Job summary

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) seeks an Income Certification Specialist to support compliance with external funders and regulators.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on accurate income certification and rent-related processes within NY housing programs. The position reports to the Property Manager and involves interfacing with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure accurate tenant ledgers, income limits, and maximum rents.

Qualifications

• HPD/NYCHA/Section 8 knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and internet search tools.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong office and organizational abilities.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to liaise effectively with supervisors and management.
• Willingness to be flexible and multi-task with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual compliance recertification deadlines and quality delivery.
• Communicate program standards and requirements; coordinate trainings as needed.
• Stay updated on program changes affecting projects/assets.
• Process rent bills/receipts and payments in RealPage timely.
• Quality control of tenant/compliance Master Files.
• Draft correspondence on building management, certification, subsidies.
• Serve as reference for tenant ledgers, income limits and rents.
• Review rent rolls and assist in audits and data responses.
• Operate RealPage’s Affordable system; support daily operations with managers.
• Train building staff on compliance responsibilities as needed.

Skills

HPD/NYCHA/Section 8 knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent problem solving

Liaison with management

Flexibility/adaptability

Boundary management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

LIHTC Certification preferred

Tools

RealPage

Job description

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) seeks an Income Certification Specialist to support compliance with external funders and regulators.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on accurate income certification and rent-related processes within NY housing programs. The position reports to the Property Manager and involves interfacing with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure accurate tenant ledgers, income limits, and maximum rents.