Recertifications Specialist

AscendHire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendhire is seeking a Recertifications Specialist for the Bronx 10463 area. The role handles HAP voucher processing in Yardi, HUD repayment agreements, and waiting list management for multifamily housing programs.

The position includes staff supervision and training on LIHTC and Section 8 recertification procedures, along with coordinating MORs and regulatory audits to ensure documentary compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with multifamily Section 8 and/or LIHTC recertifications and affordable housing compliance.
• Proficiency in Yardi, particularly HAP voucher processing.
• Experience with HUD repayment agreements, waiting list management, and move-in processing.
• Background in staff supervision or training, audit coordination, and annual compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) vouchers using Yardi, ensuring accurate calculations and timely submissions.
• Calculate, prepare, and execute HUD repayment agreements in accordance with applicable program requirements.
• Manage multifamily Section 8 and LIHTC waiting lists, including applicant selection, eligibility verification, and move-in application processing.
• Supervise and train staff on multifamily Section 8 and LIHTC recertification procedures, compliance requirements, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate MORs, regulatory audits, and other compliance reviews, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and available.
• Prepare and submit annual compliance reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable HUD and affordable housing program requirements.

Skills

Section 8 recertifications

LIHTC compliance

Yardi HAP processing

HUD repayment agreements

Waiting lists management

Staff supervision

Compliance reporting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Recertifications Specialist Bronx 10463 – up to 70K

Key Responsibilities

• Process Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) vouchers using Yardi, ensuring accurate calculations and timely submissions.
• Calculate, prepare, and execute HUD repayment agreements in accordance with applicable program requirements.
• Manage multifamily Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) waiting lists, including applicant selection, eligibility verification, and move-in application processing.
• Supervise and train staff on multifamily Section 8 and LIHTC recertification procedures, compliance requirements, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs), regulatory audits, and other compliance reviews, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and available.
• Prepare and submit annual compliance reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable HUD and affordable housing program requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with multifamily Section 8 and/or LIHTC recertifications and affordable housing compliance.
• Proficiency in Yardi, particularly HAP voucher processing.
• Experience with HUD repayment agreements, waiting list management, and move-in processing.
• Background in staff supervision or training, audit coordination, and annual compliance reporting.