Property Management - Entitlements CoordinatorReal Estate- Varick Street Headquarters, 200 Varick St, New York, New York, United States of America Req #1226 Wednesday, October 23, 2024Title: Entitlements Coordinator (Intake and Tenant Relations) Location: Bedford Green House Salary: $31.31 / $32.96 per hour. Position Overview: Under the general direction of the department Director and Assistant Director, the Entitlements Coordinator is responsible for acting as a resource for both clients and staff to inform them of the various city, state and federal entitlement programs; filling vacancies (including lease-up of new housing facilities); performing annual lease renewals and re-certifications; and related duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Entitlement Specialist include but are not limited to the following activities:
Coordinating with government agencies and other third-parties regarding contractual and regulatory compliance during lease-up period
Reviewing housing applications and making initial eligibility determinations for applicants referred the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and other government agencies for lease-up of new facilities and for vacancies as they occur
Making eligibility determinations, processing applications, and developing and maintaining waiting lists for low-income housing
Assisting tenants and prospective tenants with entitlements, income certifications and subsidy applications, as well as with certifications and re-certifications
Coordinating intake and move-in processes, including scheduling intake interviews and move-ins; preparing initial lease and move-in documents; coordinating room readiness with maintenance staff; and conducting orientation for new tenants
Providing tenants and clients with information and direction in acquiring and maintaining entitlements with city, state and federal entitlement programs
Providing up to date information about city, state and federal entitlement programs to the Director, building management, clinical and counseling staff, and property management staff
Entering, maintaining, and updating rent account data in the agency’s property management software
Tracking, processing, and analyzing rent and rent subsidy payments
Acting as Liaison to agency’s Fiscal Office, as well as with local representatives of city, state and federal entitlements programs, including Social Security, Medicaid and HUD.
Serving as Liaison to city housing placement specialists
Tracking vacancies, processing data, generating monthly rent statements, and preparing and submitting reports
Investigating and resolving tenant issues and disputes
Facilitate and coordinate tenant satisfaction assessments, including development of surveys and other tools
Coordinating and assisting with lease renewals, compliance requirements, and grant maintenance tasks.
Serving as primary property management contact for tenants and staff at one or more facilities
Other duties as assigned by Director or supervisory staff
Qualifications:
Low Income House Tax Credit certification
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or Associate degree and one year of relevant experience such as working with special needs populations; or High School Diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience such as working with special needs populations
Experience with rental subsidy programs and LIHTC requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Adobe
Knowledge of case management and property management databases, including MDS
All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $31.31
Max Hiring Rate $32.96
Real Estate- Varick Street Headquarters, 200 Varick St, New York, New York, United States of America
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