Occupancy Specialist Massachusetts

Company: POAH Communities
Location: Malden
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Occupancy Specialist
POAH Communities is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Occupancy Specialist. The Occupancy Specialist will assist with property management tasks, including HUD Section 8 and LIHTC certifications.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:
Oversee regulatory requirements of each property's funding sources.
Manage administrative tasks such as: collecting rents, processing move-ins / move-outs in the Yardi System.
Assure all vendors follow company policy and that they are complying with Federal, State and Local guidelines.
Comply with work orders through the Yardi software system at each site.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
Implement procedures including maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.
Facilitate residents' interviewing and screening process.
Understand the lease and grievance procedures.



Requirements:
2 years' experience in property management
Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations
Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit regulations
Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently
Strong customer service and communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Accurate and detail-oriented
Enthusiasm and desire to join a management team dedicated to transforming communities and providing affordable, quality housing.
Experience with YARDI software


HOW WE RECOGNIZE & REWARD YOU
At POAH Communities, we understand that compensation and benefits are important not only to our employees but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards and benefits to meet your needs including:
Extensive Benefits package (i.e., Life Insurance, PPO Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) and AD&D)
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
NEW Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Commute Expenses (parking & transit)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty Leave



Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. POAH Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work force. For more information, visit us at www.poahcommunities.com.

About POAH Communities
POAH Communities has specialized in the professional management of affordable multifamily housing for more than 25 years. Initially founded as Midland Property Management, Inc., POAH Communities became part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. ("POAH") family in 2001, and currently manages over 12,000 affordable housing apartments in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio and Rhode Island. POAH Communities has over 400 staff members and maintains offices in Kansas City, Boston, Cincinnati and Chicago.

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