Assistant Property Manager

Job Details

Job Location

CHI-Patchogue - Patchogue, NY

Salary Range

$26.45 - $26.45

Description

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHY CHI?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

• Paid time off

• 2 personal days awarded annually (effective Jan 1, 2023)

• Health insurance and health reimbursement account

• Dental and vision plans

• Flexible spending account

• AFLAC supplemental insurance

• Voluntary plans

• Dependent Care Spending Account

• Working Advantage- Employee Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Monthly trainings and career development plans

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

Email:careers@communityhousing.org

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Responsible for the physical & tenancy aspects of all Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) owned throughout the agency, ensuring that quality housing services are provided in accordance with guidelines established by CHI, HUD or rental subsidy programs as appropriate.

• Maintains property and tenant files in compliance with grant requirements, including recertification of tenants in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements for income verification and property standards.

• Prepare tenant folders and file all tenant correspondence.

• Prepare tenant lease packets including all lease riders.

• Sign leases with clients.

• Scan deposits to bank and input into Yardi system.

• Investigates and resolves tenants' property management calls and complaints relevant to repair and maintenance issues.

• Create and assign work orders.

• Send out any tenant correspondence and monthly rent bills.

• Mail out all certified mailings.

• Work with utility vendors for access and scheduling of yearly boiler inspections.

• Inspects all units prior to move-ins and after all move-outs.

• Acts as liaison and must be present during DSS and Section 8 inspections.

• Conducts annual unit inspections to ensure compliance for all Fair Market, HUD and DSS properties. Ensure that all CHI properties always meet health and safety standards.

• Work on projects with Property manager as assigned.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT DO I NEED?

• Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree preferred; HS diploma required. Minimum 2-years of experience as a residential property manager; knowledge of the law as it relates to rental properties; knowledge of Housing Quality Standards, Section 8, general property management, and landlord/tenant relationships.

• Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver's license

• Insurance: Valid automobile insurance

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Property Management software (YARDI Voyager) to manage collections, post receipts, manage legal module, etc.; Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet;

• Math Skills: Ability to calculate rental amounts and rental increases.

• Physical Performance: Ability to tour properties, perform routine property inspections, walk distances, climb stairs, etc.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.

• Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Must be even-tempered, work well under pressure, have good negotiation skills, the ability to be cross trained in areas unrelated to the property management profession, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Salary: $26.45 per hour (approximately $55,000 annually)