Occupancy Specialist

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.

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POAH Communities is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Occupancy Specialist for Flat 9  Occupancy Specialist will assist with property management tasks, including HUD Section 8 and LIHTC certifications. The first two phases of The Flat 9 at Whittier redevelopment was a collaboration between POAH, Madison Park Development Corporation and the Boston Housing Authority to redevelop the Whittier Street Apartments site in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.

Originally built in the early 1950s, the Whittier Apartments were home to 200 public housing families. Phase three, The Amp at Flat 9, is a collaboration with the Boston Housing Authority that added market rate rentals to the redevelopment. Building on its rich heritage of this vibrant neighborhood, the award-winning Flat 9 at Whittier is an attractive, sustainable rental and home ownership community at the corner of Tremont, Ruggles and Whittier Streets.

The development creates a livable site with outdoor play spaces, a mix of building types to accommodate diverse family needs, and new streets to re-integrate the site into the broader neighborhood. In December 2016, HUD awarded a $30 million Choice grant to support the housing development, resident support services and the surrounding neighborhood.

Flat 9 at Whittier: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-whittier

• 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.

• 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

POAH Communities prioritizes the wellbeing of you and your family by offering a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting;
  Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave;
  Bereavement;
  Jury Duty;
  Voting
• Incentives:
  
  Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications

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