Occupancy Specialist

1 month ago

Seattle, United States Community Roots Housing Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

This is a temporary position that will end after 3 months of employment.

Monday - Friday 40 hours per week onsite in Capitol Hill Seattle



Compensation: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical HMO, dental and vision insurance is free for employees

Location: Seattle, WA on-site

Schedule: M-F Business Hours


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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