Occupancy Specialist - Permanent Supportive Housing

Talbert House; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert House in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Occupancy Specialist for permanent supportive housing to manage day-to-day operations and compliance of existing properties.

You will process applications, verify incomes, calculate rents per HUD/LIHTC guidelines, administer leases, maintain records, and strive for maximum occupancy while ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong organizational and communication skills required; housing specialist certification within 1 year is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social work or a related field.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations and LIHTC guidelines.
• Experience with HUD and LIHTC preferred.
• Must obtain housing specialist certification within one year.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process applications and verify income and household data.
• Calculate rents and utility allowances per federal guidelines.
• Administer leases and address lease violations.
• Maintain compliance with housing regulations and Fair Housing laws.
• Maintain tenant records and pursue maximum occupancy.
• Handle delinquencies and basic financial tasks.
• Collaborate with team and support resident needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Sensitive information handling

Teamwork

Adaptability

Situational awareness

Computer skills

Job description

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Occupancy Specialist - Permanent Supportive Housing

Full Time Professional 1118 CHAPEL STREET, Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1763

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Occupancy Specialist will manage the day-to-day operations and compliance of existing affordable housing properties. Ensuring the proper management of ongoing compliance of placed residence.

Position Description:

• Processing applications, conducting detailed income and household verifications, and performing annual or interim recertifications to ensure residents continue to meet program eligibility requirements (e.g., HUD regulations, LIHTC guidelines).
• Accurately calculating rents and utility allowances based on complex federal guidelines (e.g., HUD Handbook 4350.3).
• Lease management including administering leases, addressing lease violations, and mediating tenant-landlord disputes.
• Ensuring the property adheres to all relevant federal, state, and local housing regulations, including Fair Housing laws and specific program requirementsto remain compliant(e.g., Public Housing, Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit - LIHTC).
• Maintaining meticulous records of tenant information, income verifications, and program compliance.
• Working to achieve andmaintainmaximum occupancy rates for the property.
• Financialtasks toinclude collecting rent, posting payments, and managing delinquencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task
• Handle sensitive contacts with clients
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Be adaptive,flexibleand responsive to needs of others
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and takeappropriate action
• Adequate computer skills and ability to learn new software

Job Requirements:

• At least two (2)years’ experiencein social work or related field
• Knowledge of HUD regulations and advanced business math.
• Experience with HUD and LIHTC preferred
• Must obtain their housing specialist certification within one (1) year of employment

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

• Positional: Drivingin accordance withjob duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking.Frequentto constant sitting.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching, and handling.
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional useof farvisual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.