Breaking Ground Hiring for Certification Specialist at New York, New York Full Time

Certification Specialist

505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Req #1037

Friday, September 10, 2021

ABOUT US: – We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing – affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term – is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn’t stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground’s programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness – especially those who have been on the streets the longest – to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

The Certification Specialist is responsible for reviewing income certifications for all rental and re-rental units. The Certification Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all move-in packages adhere to regulatory agreements and registrations. This includes tax credit compliance, HOME compliance, and compliance with HPD/HDC marketing guidelines and government contracts. They are responsible for ensuring initial rents are registered with DHCR for new units and developing tools to assist the department meet aggressive leasing goals. The incumbent will conduct all job-related duties in compliance with LIHTC guidelines, other housing contracts and equal housing opportunity laws.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Compliance review of tenant files and scans

• Compliance review for HDC/HPD approval & lease signings

• Communicate monthly with funders and syndicators, including submission of initial tenant scans and monthly rent rolls

• Create and update tools used by leasing staff for all rentals and re-rentals

• Conduct trainings based on LIHTC guidelines and internal Compliance Manual

• Answer questions from the Compliance Help Desk and responding to general compliance related inquiries Register initial rents with DHCR for all initial rentals

• Review and summarize regulatory agreements

• Performs other related duties as assigned

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment

• Experience and/or commitment to working with low income populations

• Working knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8

• Detail oriented and organized

• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team

• Superior writing and analytical skills

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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• 505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA