Occupancy Specialist

Wallick Communities; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Wallick Communities in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Occupancy Specialist to manage applications, pre-qualifications, and certifications for diverse communities. This full-time role requires attention to occupancy targets and timely inspections.

You will support move-ins and annual recertifications, implement marketing plans, ensure compliance, and help maintain property standards while benefiting from a competitive benefits package under a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in property management, tax credit or Section 8 preferred.
• Understanding of laws and regulations governing public housing.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Process applications per wait list.
• Pre-qualify potential residents.
• Ensure recertification completed timely.
• Ensure move-in, inspections timely.
• Maintain occupancy targets (98% subsidized, 96% others).
• Implement a marketing plan for the community.
• Document and ensure compliance within the community.
• Assist with maintaining the community to Company Standard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Property management

Tax Credit & Section 8 knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Occupancy Specialist
Location: Villages at Roll Hill – Cincinnati, OH 45225
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Rate: $18-$21/ hr – Depends on Experience

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Means. . .

• Creating Homes for People Who Need It Most: Providing new beginnings for residents seeking affordable, safe and high-quality housing where they can thrive.
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being and professional growth.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Henry, who moved into his first-ever home, to Jaci, whose stay at a Wallick community allowed her to achieve homeownership and graduate college, kickstarting her dream career.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Process applications in accordance with the wait list process.
• Pre-qualify potential residents for communities within the community.
• Ensure the recertification process is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure move-in, occupied and annual inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure acceptable levels of occupancy (98% occupancy for subsidized communities and 96% occupancy for all others).
• Implement a marketing plan for the community.
• Ensure and document compliance within the community.
• Assist with maintaining the community to Company Standard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in property management, specifically in Tax Credit or Section 8.
• General understanding of applicable laws and regulations governing public housing.
• Proficiency in operating a computer and Microsoft Office Software.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen