Recertification Specialist

505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Req #2686

Thursday, August 8, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Director, Administrative Operations, t he Recertification Specialist review s and complet es tenant income recertifications at Breaking Ground properties. The R ecertification Specialist assis t s tenant s to organize all necessary documentation. The R ecertification Specialist provide s recertification training, resources , and updates to building staff in conjunction with the B reaking Ground Compliance department . The R ecertification Specialist is part of a floating team and will be assigned to buildings across the Breaking Ground portfolio in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx as neede d .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

• Assist tenants in the completion of annual recertification packets including tenant outreach

• Review tenant files during the recertification process

• Collect and organize recertification documents gathered from tenants, employers, and other private and government organizations .

• Complete income calculations and update tenant information through the RealPage property management software systems

• Answer recertification-related questions from tenants and staff .

• Update recertification tracking tools used by Compliance and building staff .

• In conjunction with the B reaking Ground Compliance dep artment , provide recertification training, resources and updates to building and other staff

• Perform other duties as assigned

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook , and Microsoft Teams

• E xperience with Real Page is preferred

• Working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8 preferred. Required: Must obtain LIHTC certification within the first year of employment. Breaking Ground will pay certification fees

• Valid NYS Notary Public license preferred

• Detail-oriented and organized

• E xperience working with low-income and special needs populations

• Ability to travel regularly to buildings across the B reaking Ground portfolio in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $27.47

• Max Hiring Rate $27.47

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• 505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA