Occupancy Specialist

Imagineers LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with a Match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Disability/Life

Job summary

Imagineers LLC, a well-respected Property Management Company in Hartford, seeks an Occupancy Specialist to manage tenant eligibility and compliance for affordable housing programs. Responsibilities include verifying applications, calculating rent, and maintaining accurate records for ongoing certifications.

Candidates should have experience in public housing or related fields and must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in public housing, Section 8, counseling, or related fields.
• Experience with portability and project-based regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and verify applicant income and background checks.
• Calculate rent and determine tenant payment amounts.
• Maintain records, manage recertifications, and handle waiting lists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Two years of undergraduate coursework

Job description

Imagineers LLC is a highly regarded Property Management Company in Hartford. We manage the Housing Choice Voucher program for numerous housing authorities including the City of Hartford, as well as managing over 200 Condominium Associations and Rental Properties throughout the State of Connecticut. We are a family-oriented company and our roots date back to 1973.

As an Occupancy Specialist at Imagineers, you will manage tenant eligibility, intake, and compliance rules for affordable housing programs. You will routinely interview clients, perform eligibility determinations, prepare contracts and lease agreements, maintain an accurate record keeping system and effectively liaise between landlords and tenants. You will maintain a caseload of ongoing eligibility certifications that will be portability and project based. You will also be responsible for day‑to‑day program functions.

Occupancy Specialist responsibilities include:

• Screen applications: Verify applicant income, check assets, and run background checks under fair housing rules.
• Calculate rent: Determine tenant payment amounts and match residents with eligible tax credits or benefit programs.
• Maintain records: Update databases, handle recertifications, and manage waiting lists.

Hartford residents and minorities are encouraged to apply.

You must have the following qualifications:

• At least two years of undergraduate course work (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Two years' experience in public housing, Section 8, counseling, case management, apartment management, eligibility and/or social work, or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Experience working with portability and project-based regulations and caseload.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Quick learner who works well independently, takes initiative, is a self‑starter, responsible, reliable and mature.
• Proper phone etiquette
• Must be bilingual Spanish and English

We offer attractive wages and full benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a Match
• 2 1/2 weeks Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays including floating holiday
• Disability/Life