Occupancy Specialist
Company: Community Roots Housing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Compensation: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour
All Community Roots Housing employees must show proof that they are
fully vaccinated on their first day of work or submit a request for
a religious or disability based exemption.
Benefits: Medical HMO, dental and vision insurance is free for
employees!!
Company Summary
Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community
Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing
community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships,
we're fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has
access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, nearly 50
apartment buildings - over 2,000 residents -- we continue our
commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top
performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an
innovative portfolio throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings
have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable
Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community
development awards.
We are intentional in our hiring processes, seeing it as a chance
to interrupt the cycle of racial and economic injustice that limits
communities from accessing employment, building skills and
investing in their own leadership development. We prioritize
applicants who have firsthand experience in navigating the many
systems that our residents face which impede their opportunities
for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and people of
color.
Job Summary
Community Roots Housing is looking for a detail-oriented and
deadline driven Occupancy Specialist to be a part of the Occupancy
team. The Occupancy Specialist will provide be the first contact in
the leasing role for community Roots Housing. Duties will include
but not be limited to leasing, marketing, maintaining and
processing waitlists, certifications, compliance, reasonable
accommodations/modifications for a portfolio of buildings or up to
400+ units, consisting of tax credit or HUD units, and market rate
units. All activities are to be carried out in full accordance with
Community Roots Housing's mission, vision, and values, as well as
policies and procedures. The Occupancy Specialist will also operate
within the provisions of Seattle and Washington State Landlord
Tenant law, Fair Housing law and American Disabilities Act (ADA)
law. The Occupancy Specialist will report to the Leasing
Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leasing
Assist in the advertising of vacant apartments under tight
timelines, which includes reviewing upcoming vacancies, post ads
and update social services website for units
Call back prospective applicants to conduct phone pre-screenings
and make appointments for apartment tours, as needed. For HUD
properties, assist with processing name-ups.
Compile the required paperwork for rental applications from Site
Managers and process prospective tenants to determine eligibility
within the standard 14 to 21 days
Data enter accurate tenant information into property management
database and systems
Maintain confidentiality of applicant, residents, corporate,
personnel and research information
Interact with applicants, tenants, and the public in a
professional, responsive, respectful, and knowledgeable manner
Process outside subsidy voucher changes
Compliance
Follow-up or meet with tenants to obtain required certifications to
maintain subsidies
Complete HUD annual recertifications and interim
recertifications
Complete tax credit recertifications
Obtain signatures for certifications and scan lease to the
Compliance Department
Assist with setting up and maintaining an electronic filing
system
Maintain wait list (entering new applications, entering updates and
purging)
Entering in data into WBAR's annual reporting system
Other
Process Reasonable Accommodation/Modification requests
Assist with the maintenance of tenant files within the
portfolio
Process file for transfer and coordinating with the Portfolio
Managers
Other administrative duties assigned
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to speak, read and write in standard business English.
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel
and Outlook).
Ability to problem solve independently.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of and experience working with a diverse populations and
communication styles
Ability to follow instructions accurately and work with minimal
supervision.
Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize tasks and perform
tasks in a self-directed manner.
Ability to perform the following essential physical requirements:
Constant - hearing, seeing. Frequent - standing, walking on a
variety of surfaces, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, climbing
stairs, reaching (from knees to shoulders), repetitive hand and arm
motion, handling/grasping, pushing/pulling, bending at the waist,
twisting at the waist, crouching kneeling/squatting, reaching
(below knees and above shoulders). Occasional - Fine finger
manipulation, talking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 40
pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights. Seldom - crawling,
using foot controls.
Preferred Qualifications:
Valid Washington State Driver's License, although not required.
Tax credit, HUD or other forms of affordable housing experience
Community Roots Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of color, LGBTQ candidates, women, candidates with
disabilities and candidates of all religions and national origins
are strongly encouraged to apply. Community Roots Housing is a Ban
the Box employer. However, per Federal Department of Housing and
Urban Development requirements, any candidate selected for this
position must undergo a criminal history background check prior to
employment.
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