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in Northfield, IL
Housing Specialist - Full-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | 444 Frontage Rd. Northfield, Illinois |
About this job
The Housing Specialist is responsible for the management of Thresholds residential properties and/or subsidies in accordance with all current funding requirements, Fair Housing Laws, and Thresholds policy and procedure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages the Thresholds residential properties, subsidized and non-subsidized, in accordance with all current funding requirements, such as but not limited to CHA-PRA, current release of the HUD 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook, Shelter Plus Care, Federal, State & City Fair Housing Laws and Thresholds policy and procedures.
- Conducts and completes applicant interviews, oversees move-ins, move outs, processes annual and interim certifications, verifications, paperwork and data entry required in completing each process.
- Maintains required information in Thresholds Residential software (currently ACS-HUD / MPW).
- Maintains tenant files in accordance with funding requirements and department policy and procedures.
- Works with Housing Administrator in maintaining the housing waitlist.
- Monitors rent delinquencies, distribution of notices, (i.e.: delinquency, 10day, 5day) and/or establish reasonable payment arrangements for said delinquencies as needed.
- Distribution of Rent Payments to Landlords (based on subsidy program and type) u if applicable. Responds to and addresses all housing complaints by tenants.
- Coordinates and participates with funding agencies, and their authorized agents, site reviews and inspections.
- Completes all reports as determined by funding agency their authorized agent and/or other funding sources as requested.
- Monitors all work orders submitted to facilities management department and/or housing partners pertaining to repairs identified during routine unit inspections and/or tenant complaints.
MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- May be required to work a flexible schedule, being available to work on weekends or evenings.
- May be required to coordinate and negotiate inter-departmental activities or requests such as grant proposal preparation, internal and external audits, etc.
- May be required to travel between agency facilities.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years of residential property management or administration of federal or government subsidies.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Strong computer skills required.
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including internet and email.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn other pertinent software products preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required.
- Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) preferred.
- Driver's license required.