Recertification Specialist

Pennrose Management Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennrose Management Company in MA is seeking a Recertification Specialist to review resident files, ensure HUD compliance, and serve as the primary contact for overseeing compliance and HUD concerns. This on-site role travels between MA, CT, RI, and upstate NY.

Responsibilities include processing initial, annual, and interim recertifications, calculating rents, determining Section 8 eligibility, and maintaining tenant files.

Qualifications

• 4+ years recertification experience required.
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD required.
• Experience with EIV reports preferred.
• HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies knowledge required.
• COS certification and notary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent per HUD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertifications.
• Identify income reporting discrepancies and adjust rents accordingly.
• Review applicant files for Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines; notify residents of recertification dates.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications; prepare third-party verification forms.
• Maintain residents' files and paperwork; review tenant ledgers for arrears.

Skills

Attention to details

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Yardi

MOR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Recertification Specialist will review all resident files within the portfolio. The Recertification Specialist will apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure Company meets compliance standards. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for overseeing complaince, and responding to HUD concerns, and providing outreach to the property.

This role is an on site position and travels between MA, CT, RI, and upstate NY.

Pay range: $27 - $30/hour depending on experience.

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Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertification's and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HUD guidelines
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
• Identify households with income reporting discrepanices and make rent adjustments
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines
• Notify residents of upcoming recertification's
• Schedule initial interviews for recertification's
• Prepare third party verification forms
• Maintaining residents' files and paperwork
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears

Qualifications

• 4+ years recertification specialist experience
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD
• Experience with EIV reports
• Must have knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures
• Detail oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline driven schedule
• Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Notary public is preferred
• COS certification
• Experience with MOR
• Yardi experience
• Microsoft Office and Excel Experience
• People skills and superior communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat and reach overhead