The Recertification Specialist reviews all resident files within the portfolio and applies knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure compliance standards are met. This position serves as the primary point of contact for overseeing compliance, responding to HUD concerns, and providing outreach to the property. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HPD guidelines. 

• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification. 

• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments. 

• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility. 

• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines. 

• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications. 

• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications. 

• Prepare third party verification forms. 

• Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork. 

• Review tenant ledgers for arrears.  

• For NY: Investigate and correct income discrepancies. 

• Performs other related duties as required. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC and HUD.  

• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.  

• Experience with EIV reports.  

• Detail-oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.  

• COS certification.  

• Experience with MOR.  

• Experience with Yardi and Realpage.

• People skills and superior communication skills.  

• For NY: Experience investigating and correcting income discrepancies.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.   

• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills   

• Notary Public is preferred. 

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Fairstead has an exciting opportunity at one of our properties, and we are looking for a strong Community Manager to join our team. The Community Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, all on-site compliance activities, and for the overall performance of their assigned property as detailed below. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure adherence to laws relating to leasing, including but not limited to Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

• Remains compliant and knowledgeable in all aspects of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook. 

• Develops responses to regulatory agencies in coordination with the Compliance Department. 

• Implements intervention strategies with Regional Managers and Compliance Department for tenants who are non-compliant with lease/compliance requirements. 

• Prepares all site REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Reviews, and performs annual and interim recertification reviews. 

• Assisting tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints. 

• Monitors tenant and complex-wide arrears and litigation cases. 

• Document lease violations and coordinate evictions. 

• Direct collection of monthly rents and late fees, process applications, and pursue delinquencies through legal action and eviction. Monitor bad-debt write-offs. 

• Alerting staff of move-ins, move-outs, and any emergencies. 

• Supervise, direct, and monitor the preventive and emergency maintenance/repairs to ensure compliance with all regulations. 

• Coordinate vendor bids and contractor quotes. 

• Conduct and document unit inspections. 

• Conduct bi-annual walk-throughs with the Building Superintendent. 

• Create reports for review to ensure all buildings under the PM’s responsibility are properly maintained and building needs are appropriately noted, planned for, and addressed. 

• Provide and obtain updates on various ongoing construction projects/unit renovations. 

• Work with the construction team on avoiding violations, inspections, and necessary access. 

• Attend monthly financial catch-up meetings and monitor budgets. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12 paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Three (3) years of management experience including supervising a team (property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management). 

• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy) certification. 

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 

• EIV experience. 

• Yardi and Realpage experience preferred. 

• TCS certification for tax credit properties. 

• Experience in Affordable Housing 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.