Income Certification Specialist

WSFSSH, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is seeking an Income Certification Specialist to ensure compliance with external funders and regulators, safeguarding assets and income streams while maintaining high standards.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Property Manager and supports the Asset Management Team with annual recertifications, rent processing in RealPage, and maintenance of tenant and compliance records.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with the annual compliance recertification, monitoring deadlines and requirements to deliver certification in a timely, thorough, quality manner.
• Act as liaison regarding compliance and regulatory program standards and requirements; programs include HPD, Section 8 / Affordable Housing, LIHTC, NYCHA, Fair Housing, HPD Regulatory guidelines
• Decipher and communicate updates and requirements of related programs; help identify and implement training; stay abreast of industry changes that impact WSFSSH's projects/assets
• Process rent bills and receipts in RealPage; process rent payments in a timely manner
• Oversee and ensure quality control of Master Files related to tenant and compliance records
• Draft correspondence concerning building management, compliance, certification, subsidy, and other matters
• Serve as Leasing and Compliance team’s primary source for tenant ledgers, income limits, maximum rents, and other compliance parameters
• Review, approve, and resolve issues regarding rent rolls, TICs/recertification packages; assist in audit prep and data reports
• Be proficient in RealPage Affordable system; assist Assistant Manager and Property Manager with daily operations
• Support and train building staff in safeguarding and preserving WSFSSH assets

Descripción del empleo

About US

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low- income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness.

About US

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low- income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness.

Position Description

Reporting to the Property Manager, the chief responsibility for the Income Certification Specialist is to assist in achieving quality compliance with the requirements of WSFSSH's external funders and regulators, thereby safeguarding WSFSSH's assets and income streams, and meeting WSFSSH's high standards for excellence in this sphere.

Please Note: This is a full-time position (5) days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the completion of the annual compliance recertification, monitoring deadlines and requirements to deliver such certification in a timely, thorough, quality manner.
• Act as liaison regarding compliance and regulatory program standards and requirements; programs include HPD (Housing Preservation & Development) Section 8 / Affordable Housing, LIHTC, NYCHA, Section 8, Fair Housing, Affluent Fair Housing Marketing, HPD Regulatory guidelines,
• Assume a supporting role in deciphering and communicating relevant updates, facts, and requirements of related programs; help identify and implement training; keep abreast of material industry / program changes that impact upon WSFSSH's projects / assets
• Process rent bills, receipts in RealPage. Process rent payments in a timely manner.
• Oversee and ensure quality control of the department’s Master Files (electronic and hard copy) related to tenant records / compliance records
• Draft correspondence concerning all related building management, compliance, certification, subsidy, and other pertinent matters
• Serve as the Leasing and Compliance team’s primary source, communicator, and reference point for tenant ledgers, income limits, maximum rents, and other key compliance parameters for relevant programs.
• Review, approve, and resolve issues regarding rent rolls, TICs / recertification packages. Assist in audit preparation, responses, and other reports and data
• Be a proficient user and troubleshooter within RealPage’s Affordable system; work with
• Assistant Manager and Property Manager with daily operations as requested.
• Support and train building staff in their role(s) as contributors to the safekeeping and preservation of WSFSSH assets

Required Skills / Abilities

• Working knowledge of HPD, NYCHA, SECTION 8 guidelines
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and internet search/usage
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills
• Strong office/organizational skills
• Ability to solve problem independently
• The ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, Core management staff, and other WSFSSH employees throughout the organization to achieve the Asset Management Team’s goal
• Be emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities
• Maintain a strong and reliable work ethic and work schedule
• Must be willing and able to be flexible and adaptable, to multi-task, to effectively handle competing priorities, and to hold and exercise effective and appropriately professional boundaries

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• LIHTC Certification preferred, or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, SRO building, affordable housing programs, income recertification, DHCR Lease Renewals and/or subsidy/regulatory compliance, property management and/or other areas related to WSFSSH's Supportive Housing Management function

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and time off includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays as well as vacation and sick time.

EEO Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based on qualifications, without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law.

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 35 Hours