Occupancy Specialist II: Affordable Housing Recertifications

WinnCompanies; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking an Occupancy Specialist II for Villagewood Apartments in Waterbury, CT. In this role you will assist the Property Manager with initial, interim, and annual tenant recertifications across affordable programs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will work with HUD and Tax Credit processes, prepare forms, coordinate with agencies, and manage waitlists and applicant communications, while maintaining resident privacy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• A current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to consistently meet required deadlines and follow schedules.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks with a high level of detail.
• Ability to plan and schedule 4 months of work activity.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, interim, and annual recertifications.
• Notify residents of impending recertifications using notices supplied by Property Management Software.
• Conduct the recertification interviews with residents.
• Review each recertification to ensure that all checklist items are complete.
• Send recertification verification forms to the appropriate agencies and organizations.
• Complete the recertification worksheet necessary to prepare the voucher for the HUD office or local housing authority.
• Prepare annual Tax Credit reports (Tenant Income Certification TIC).
• Assist the Property Management staff with property reviews by owners, regulatory agencies, auditors, etc.
• Ensure all information is accurate and entered in the Property Management Software.
• Comply with policies regarding Tax Credit and Resident files.
• Assist with all facets of the move-in process.
• Ensure filings comply with funding/regulatory agency regulations (HOME, HIF).
• Maintain residents' information in accordance with laws and confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

WinnCompanies is seeking an Occupancy Specialist II for Villagewood Apartments in Waterbury, CT. In this role you will assist the Property Manager with initial, interim, and annual tenant recertifications across affordable programs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will work with HUD and Tax Credit processes, prepare forms, coordinate with agencies, and manage waitlists and applicant communications, while maintaining resident privacy and timely reporting.