Occupancy Specialist ; Patrick Sullivan s

Winn Companies is looking for an Occupancy Specialist I to join our team at Patrick Sullivan Apartments, a 479-unit senior, affordable housing community located in Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this role is $22.00-$23.00 per hour. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule:
Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM and rotating Saturdays from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

• Process initial, interim, and annual resident certifications and recertifications.
• Conduct resident interviews and collect documentation required to determine eligibility and continued program participation.
• Verify income, assets, and household information through third-party verification sources and EIV.
• Prepare and maintain Forms 50058 and 50059 and related compliance documentation.
• Ensure resident files are accurate, complete, and compliant with HUD, RAD, PBV, tax credit, and other applicable affordable housing program requirements.
• Maintain accurate resident and prospect information within Yardi property management software.
• Monitor recertification deadlines and ensure all required notices, reports, and documentation are completed on time.
• Assist with resident move-ins, transfers, and other occupancy-related activities.
• Support management during compliance reviews, audits, and inspections conducted by ownership groups, regulatory agencies, and housing authorities.
• Maintain waitlists and ensure applicant processing complies with fair housing and program regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, applicants, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of recertification experience.
• Experience with HUD, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Project-Based Section 8, RAD, Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or similar affordable housing programs.
• Working knowledge of Forms 50058 and/or 50059.
• Experience using EIV (Enterprise Income Verification).
• Experience with Yardi property management software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Must obtain the Rent Calculation certification and RIM (Rental Integrity Monitor) Certification within 120 days of hire if not already certified.

• Associate's degree.
• Experience with LIHTC/Tax Credit programs.
• Affordable housing compliance experience.
• RIM (Rental Integrity Monitor) Certification.
• SHCM, COS, CPO, TCS, or similar affordable housing certifications.
• Knowledge of HUD Handbook and affordable housing compliance regulations.