Roving Community Manager (63048)

Abode Communities; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Abode Communities in Los Angeles, CA seeks a full-time Property Management role focusing on compliance/HUD/TCAC, lease ups, and resident services. The position handles applications, certifications, audits, and reporting, with strong attention to Fair Housing and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications include 5 years in affordable housing, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), and a CA driver’s license. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Affordable Housing, compliance knowledge required.
• College Degree preferred. High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 certification desired: NAHPC/TCS, HCCP, COS, or CPO.
• Strong working knowledge of Section 42 of the IRC, CTCAC Compliance Manual, HUD Handbook, and related guides.
• Team player but can work independently.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Process tenant applications: marketing, accepting, qualifying, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments, reviewing leases.
• Annually re-certify tenants by the effective date.
• Prepare for and assist audits from regulatory agencies and investors.
• Attend training to stay current with required certifications.
• Maintain tenant and unit files per regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing Act for leasing and waitlists.
• Complete move-in files for approval.
• Assist Community Manager and train staff.
• Provide documentation for reporting (Urban Futures, CDLAC, TCAC).
• Walk units to ensure move-in readiness and adherence to policies.
• Prepare lease/renewal paperwork to company standards.
• Explain lease information to residents.
• Submit leasing reports and maintain communication with residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

Independence

Education

High School Diploma required

College Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office Abode Communities - Los Angeles, CA 90033

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $32.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Real Estate Development

Company Description

Abode Communities is a regional non-profit real estate development and property management firm. Abode Communities Property Management manages 43+ multifamily residential communities serving some 6,200 low-income people throughout California. The organization, with a 98% portfolio-wide occupancy rate, offers a full range of professional services to ensure our residential portfolios, and housing portfolios of similar community development organizations, remain physically solvent and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Property management staff members go above and beyond to ensure each property managed becomes a pillar within its community. This is accomplished through the creation of vibrant, connected spaces that support each resident’s emotional, physical and financial ability to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Compliance/HUD/TCAC. All duties related to processing tenant applications including marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments and reviewing lease contracts with tenants.
• Annually re-certify tenants by the effective date.
• Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed.
• Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property required certification.
• Maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act as it pertains to leasing, applicants and the waiting list.
• Complete move-in files for approval.
• Work closely with property management personnel and assist in training.
• Provide requested documentation for completion of reporting, including, but not limited to Urban Futures Reporting, CDLAC, & TCAC.
• Assists Community Manager with preparation of federal, state, & local audits.
• Walk units to ensure move in ready in accordance with Abode Communities policies and procedures.
• Provide training to new staff as needed.
• Provide preliminary review of files before submission to third party agency.
• Conduct onsite review of all properties adhering to policies, regulatory agreements, waitlist, move-in files, annual recertifications, resident files, and filing systems as needed.
• Ensure rent increase notices are distributed on time as required.

Property Lease Ups

• Organize, track and collaborate new lease ups
• Complete lease/renewal paperwork to ensure completion to company standards
• Explain lease information to residents
• Work closely with Compliance team to ensure resident files are properly assembled and audit-ready
• Walk apartment units prior to showing and occupancy by resident
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly leasing reports as required
• Maintain professional communication with residents, applicants, and other stakeholders
• Report all property issues, leasing objections, and potential liabilities along with recommendations for solving such issues to Regional Manager
• Prepare and maintain complete resident and general office files; keeping proper documentation at all times.
• Special Project as assigned by Director of Property Operations or designee

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Affordable Housing, compliance knowledge required.
• College Degree preferred. High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 certification desired out of the following: National Affordable Housing Professional Certification TCS, HCCP, COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist), or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy).
• Strong working knowledge of Section 42 of Internal Revenue Code, CTCAC Compliance Manual, HUD Handbook (Section 4350.03) and other applicable guidebooks.
• Team player but can work independently.
• Good communication skills both, verbal and written.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insured vehicle.

Additional Information

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits.

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity is a core value. We define diversity as Fostering an organizational culture of inclusion, where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued. Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.