Recertification Specialist

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Recertification Specialist to ensure HUD policies and LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines are followed across multiple properties in the Washington, DC area. You will coordinate annual recertifications, calculate rents, and monitor income discrepancies to ensure accurate housing subsidies and timely reporting to authorities.

The role requires 1–3 years of HUD/LIHTC/Section 8 experience, relevant certifications, and strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of relevant property management experience.
• 1–3 years of HUD, LIHTC and Section 8 affordable housing program experience.
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), COS or HCCP designation required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications while conforming to HUD regulations.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8/LIHTC eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
• Prepare third-party verification forms.
• Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork.
• Investigate and correct income discrepancies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Recertification Specialist is responsible for ensuring all HUD policies and procedures are followed to ensure program compliance and for coordinating and monitoring annual recertifications. Upon satisfactory completion of the required duties, the Recertification Specialist has ensured timely reporting as required by state and local agencies, completion of forms, and proper procedures have been followed as it relates to LIHTC compliance, subsidy programs, Housing Authority, and Conventional Affordable compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications while conforming to HUD regulations


• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification


• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments


• Review applicant files and determine Section 8/LIHTC eligibility


• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines


• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications


• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications


• Prepare third-party verification forms


• Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork


• Investigate and correct income discrepancies


• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• 1-3 years of relevant property management experience.


• 1-3 years of HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Project-Based Section 8 affordable housing program experience.


• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation are required.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Strong organization and time management skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong conflict resolution skills


• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.


• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Travel Requirements:

• This position commutes between two to four properties that are close together

Horning is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.