Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist

Housing Partnership Development Corporation – New York City, NY Position Overview The NYC Housing Partnership (www.housingpartnership.com), a leading affordable housing nonprofit in New York City, is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist in the document review and compliance activities of affordable housing units that participate in various city and state subsidy programs.

Responsibilities

• Review applicant files, follow up with applicants to obtain required paperwork, process all required third-party verification, and run credit and criminal background checks to determine applicant eligibility per program guidelines and project criteria
• Compile applicant files for internal and external review and approval
• Work collaboratively with other Housing Specialists and Administrative Assistants, to assist with the execution of leasing and compliance activities such as submitting leasing plans for agency approval, placing housing advertisements, responding to applicant inquiries, coordinating lottery process, and managing the project logbook
• Assist in other leasing activities including scheduling unit showings, lease signings, and unit inspections for subsidy programs when applicable
• Report to the Deputy Director and Director of the department and execute other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional, calm, courteous demeanor and excellent communicator
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent word processing abilities and writing skills (i.e. prepare/review documents with correct grammar, spelling and presentation)
• Ability to complete work well with limited supervision and under pressure
• Excellent organizational, and multi-tasking skills; Ability to manage work load and meet multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating system, Word, Excel and Outlook programs
• Comparable work experience with supportive housing, property management, social services, Section 8,and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credit a strong plus but not required
• BA / Associate Degree preferred
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus but not required
• Notary public a plus

Authorization to work in the U.S. required

Housing Partnership Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, handicap or disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please send cover letter and resume to htrinidad@housingpartnership.com. EOE; M/F/D/V