Senior Housing Occupancy Specialist – Audit-Ready & COS

5T Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

5T Management Service Provider (5TMSP) seeks an Occupancy Specialist to support CHA-senior housing in Chicago. You will handle certifications, income calculations, and file audits while ensuring compliance with HUD/CHA rules.

Training and a defined career ladder are provided to progress to Compliance roles. Expect to work office-based with field duties, periodic travel to other 5T properties, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Two or more years of affordable housing, leasing, or occupancy experience.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) credential, or earn it within 90 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of HUD, CHA, LIHTC, or similar program rules.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass the background and security clearances required for HUD EIV access.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Show apartments, pre-qualify prospects, and process applications.
• Complete move-in, annual, and interim certifications on time.
• Calculate income, assets, and rent using the correct program rules.
• Pull and review Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports and resolve findings.
• Keep resident files audit-ready and matched to Yardi Voyager.
• Walk the property, inspect move-in-ready apartments, and route service needs.

Skills

Occupancy experience

COS credential

HUD rules knowledge

Background clearance ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Office

Job description

5T Management Service Provider (5TMSP) seeks an Occupancy Specialist to support CHA-senior housing in Chicago. You will handle certifications, income calculations, and file audits while ensuring compliance with HUD/CHA rules.

Training and a defined career ladder are provided to progress to Compliance roles. Expect to work office-based with field duties, periodic travel to other 5T properties, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).