Recertification Specialist

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is seeking a Recertification Specialist to manage annual and interim re‑examinations for HUD‑assisted housing. You will verify income, assets, and household composition, calculate rents, and maintain accurate records across multiple properties.

Requires 3+ years in housing programs, COS for HUD, and proficiency with Yardi/Voyager; bilingual Spanish is a plus. On-site Bronx location with competitive salary and sign-on bonus after evaluations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Yardi or Voyager software helpful.
• Three+ years of experience in low-income, senior, or housing programs.
• COS certification for HUD programs.
• Ability to maintain logs and write reports.
• Bilingual in Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Documentation: Review tenant files for accuracy, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, or local housing regulations.
• Income/Asset Verification: Calculate household income, assets, and expenses to determine rent, processing annual and interim recertifications.
• Resident Interaction: Notify residents of upcoming recertifications, collect necessary documentation, and answer questions regarding the process.
• Reporting & Systems: Maintain updated records, often using software like Yardi or Voyager, and generate compliance reports for management.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Yardi/Voyager

Job description

Recertification Specialist

Location: Bronx

Salary: $62,000 to $67,000 depending on experience, eligible for year‑end discretionary bonus and a sign‑on bonus of $3,000 after successful 3‑month and 6‑month evaluations.

A HUD Recertification Specialist manages the annual and interim re‑examination process for residents in HUD‑assisted housing, verifying income, assets, and household composition to ensure continued eligibility and compliance with federal regulations. They handle documentation, calculate tenant rent, and maintain accurate records for programs like Section 8 and LIHTC.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Documentation: Review tenant files for accuracy, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, or local housing regulations.
• Income/Asset Verification: Calculate household income, assets, and expenses to determine rent, processing annual and interim recertifications.
• Resident Interaction: Notify residents of upcoming recertifications, collect necessary documentation, and answer questions regarding the process.
• Reporting & Systems: Maintain updated records, often using software like Yardi or Voyager, and generate compliance reports for management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalency.
• Knowledge of Yardi/Voyager software is helpful.
• Experience: Three+ years of low‑income, senior, or housing‑related programs.
• Certification: COS for HUD programs.
• Ability to accurately and consistently maintain logs and write reports.
• Bilingual helpful — Spanish.
• Property Manager Software, especially Yardi, is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Summary

Process all required annual income certifications as per HUD and LIHTC regulations at multiple properties.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.