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Affordable Housing Leasing/occupancy Specialist

4 months ago

Chicago, United States Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation Full time

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit organization serving the communities of Chicago’s northside, is seeking to fill the position of full-time **Leasing & Occupancy Specialist.**

Founded in 1967, our mission today is deeply dedicated to preserving the ethics and cultural character of our neighborhoods, while improving the economic conditions of the community. We carry out our mission by providing quality affordable housing, struggling against gentrification and displacement, promoting economic development by creating and preserving jobs, and advocating for additional resources.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: The Leasing/Occupancy Specialist will be responsible for carrying-out and completing the essential work of applicant screening, home inspection, leasing and occupancy related functions for Bickerdike’s rental and/or co-op housing, as well as maintaining the lowest vacancy rates possible. In all instances the Leasing/Occupancy Specialist will perform in accordance with and be committed to the Bickerdike mission.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure completion of all required items and documentation related to the applicant screening process including but not limited to landlord verifications, home visits, income certifications, credit and criminal background checks, carrying out diligent follow up with all relevant individuals/entities as required.
- Carry out and ensure occupancy related duties for occupied units including maintaining, updating and processing all current resident information, lease renewals, tax credit compliance, annual home inspections, annual re-certifications and move-outs.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures related to leasing and occupancy are adhered to and ensure that all applicant files are reviewed by the Site Manager prior to submission to the Selection or Appeals Committees and that all resident leases are reviewed by the Site Manager prior to lease execution/signing.
- Coordinate and carry out annual inspections and all required follow-up duties including taking warranted action such as filing work orders, billing, etc. in relation to tenant damages noted during annual inspections and/or re-inspection in cases of bad housekeeping or failed inspections.
- Coordinate and carryout all duties related to assigned waiting lists, in coordination with the Site Manager, including but not limited to: maintaining accurate and up to date status information, ongoing tracking of move-ins, move outs and transfers, all aspects of the annual updating process and all duties related to wait list re-openings.
- Prepare and submit to Site Manager all required reporting to owners, governmental agencies, funding agencies and others as appropriate prior to due dates.
- Maintain and utilize established electronic and paper record keeping systems and documents in accordance with internal protocol, HUD, IHDA, tax credit and other regulatory guidelines and requirements including but not limited to tenant files, rent rolls, annual inspections, required recertification forms, and Class 9 forms.
- Assist with the staffing ofthe Selection Committee, Appeals Committee and other committee meetings as appropriate.
- Ensure maximum occupancy rates and the lowest achievable vacancy rates, minimizing rental income loss to properties.
- Report tenant problems/concerns/complaints to the Site Manager.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:Minimum of 2 years of related Leasing/Occupancy Specialist experience. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have or be willing to obtain Leasing Agent License. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Good communication, writing, computer and organizational skills necessary. Must be able to work with persons of various ethnic and economic backgrounds. Willing to work flexible hours. Must have access to car, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for work in field. West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa residents preferred.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**
- It is the policy of Bickerdike to ensure equal opportunity among all employees and applicants with regards to all personnel matters, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. In these and all activities, Bickerdike will not discriminate against any qualified person because of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, handicap, citizenship, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law._

Pay: $23.71 - $28.55 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

- 3 years

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Leasing/Occupancy Specialist: 3 years (required)
- Property leasing: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

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