Recertification Specialist

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

Job summary

Pennrose is seeking a Recertification Specialist to review resident files, apply HUD and LIHTC guidelines, and serve as the primary contact for compliance across properties in MA, CT, RI, and upstate NY.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of recertification experience, proficiency with Yardi, MOR, EIV, and MS Office, and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; travel and strict deadlines are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years recertification specialist experience.
• Knowledge of HUD, Section 8, and LIHTC guidelines.
• Experience with MOR and EIV reports.
• Notary public is preferred.
• COS certification is preferred.
• Detail oriented with deadline-driven schedule.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertifications.
• Identify income reporting discrepancies and adjust rents.
• Review applicant files for Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 policies.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications and schedule interviews.
• Prepare third party verification forms and maintain files.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears.

Skills

HUD compliance knowledge

Section 8 knowledge

LIHTC knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Excel

EIV reports

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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