Recertification Specialist

Description: Position title: Recertification Specialist Position Summary: Our client a non-profit organization is seeking a Recertification Specialist/Leasing specialist to help participants that are formerly homeless with diagnosed and undiagnosed mental illness. Manage the annual and interim income re-examination process for residents in affordable housing including but not limited to (HUD/LIHTC), ensuring continued eligibility, accurate rent calculation, and compliance with regulations. Schedule interviews, collect documentation, calculate income/assets, and maintain resident files to meet regulatory standards. New York City, State and Federal regulations Key Responsabilities: Resident Re-examinations: Scheduling and conducting annual and interim recertifications, including interviews and collecting income, asset, and expense documentation. Compliance Management: Ensuring compliance with Section 8, LIHTC, and HUD rules, keeping files 'MOR-ready' (Management and Occupancy Review). Rent and Income Calculation: Accurately calculating annual and interim rent, ensuring income reporting is correct and consistent. File Maintenance: Maintaining organized, accurate, and up-to-date resident files. Documentation Processing: Sending third-party verifications and processing necessary paperwork for eligibility. Vacancy Management/CAPS system : Assisting with maintaining the applicants through NYC CAPS system and assisting with unit inspection processes. Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and HUD/Section 8 regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and property management software (e.g., Yardi). Experience with 610 rent increase requests and HPD DTR system. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Excellent customer service. COMPANY OVERVIEW This job is presented to you by TemPositions Office, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in all office related position. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at www.tempositions.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. Responsibilities: Skills: