Leasing and Recertification Specialist - Affordable Housing at THE DOUGLASTON COMPANIES

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leasing, Compliance Oversight, Subsidy Processing, Rent Processing, Recertifications, Case Management, Documentation, Reporting, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Yardi, Bilingual

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Job Details Job Location: Sack Wern - Bronx, NY Salary Range: $68000.00 - $75000.00 Salary Description Who we're looking for: We're looking to build the best teams possible with highly motivated and engaged employees. We have an exciting opportunity for a Leasing and Recertification Specialist - Affordable Housing to join The Douglaston Companies at our property in the Bronx. If you are looking to work in a collaborative and supportive environment but also be challenged in your role, we welcome you to apply! The role is located on site at 1710 Lafayette Ave Bronx NY 10473 Essential duties and responsibilities: Leasing & Compliance Oversight Prequalify applicants and process all leasing activity in alignment with NYCHA regulations. Manage internal transfers working directly with NYCHA and leadership to ensure compliance. Draft and execute lease agreements and submit to NYCHA with precision and timeliness. Subsidy & Rent Processing Interpret PHA rent determinations and ensure accurate resident charges and adjustments. Troubleshoot discrepancies in tenant ledgers, rent calculations, or subsidy postings in coordination with accounting and compliance teams. Recertifications & Case Management Lead annual and interim recertification efforts by proactively engaging residents. Identify non-compliant households and promptly escalate to legal department. Coach residents through complex processes, including PACT pathways, unauthorized occupant resolutions, reasonable accommodations, VAWA claims, and family composition changes. Maintain working knowledge of NYCHA Self-Service Portal and related online systems. Resident & Agency Coordination Act as lead liaison with NYCHA and other public agencies; represent the property and support residents in resolving subsidy or compliance issues. Collaborate closely with on-site Social Services, Temporary Move Specialists, and Property Management teams to support resident stability. Identify and escalate issues affecting subsidy retention or resident eligibility. Documentation & Reporting Maintain meticulous records of all leasing, subsidy, and recertification activity in accordance with program requirements. Track outreach and engagement efforts, including walk-ins and scheduled appointments, for reporting and audit readiness. Support internal reporting and respond to agency file reviews or audits as needed. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support the property management team. Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of related experience in affordable housing (LIHTC and NYC specific leasing and compliance protocols). Experience with Project-Based Section 8 and experience with PHA rent determinations preferred. Proficiency with Yardi or comparable property management systems, and agency portals (e.g., NYCHA SSOP/Owner Extranet/ DTR) preferred. COS, TCS, BOS, FHS, or comparable certification preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) proficiency is a plus but not mandatory. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply! The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status. What else can you expect from The Douglaston Companies? Health: We proudly offer a full suite of health benefits! Thats medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and even pet insurance for your furry family, to name a few. We also provide Life Insurance employer paid (basic with option to purchase more), Enhanced Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage! Wealth: great pay, 401(k) plan with a very generous employer match and vesting schedule because your retirement is just as important to us as it is to you! Development: virtual courses, tuition reimbursement, lunch and learns and wellness programs. Balance: paid time off, 9 company holidays, hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 remote (subject to your location and role). We offer a fun-fast paced culture that's a perfect mix of high performance. Salary $68,000 - $75,000 yr Who we are: Douglaston Development, Levine Builders, and Clinton Management are a dynamic privately held group of companies with a unique owner-builder-manager advantage, known collectively as The Douglaston Companies. The Douglaston Companies started with the founding of Levine Builders in 1979 with just two people. Standing by our core values of integrity and ethics for the past four decades the firm has grown to 200 employees. By providing general contracting and construction management services, Levine Builders has built, renovated and rehabilitated thousands of residential units and millions of square feet of commercial, hotel, office buildings, retail centers, religious, educational, and healthcare facilities. With the later establishment of Douglaston Development as the driving engine of the organization, the two companies worked in unison to leverage each other's expertise to develop and build most complex projects while also growing and thriving in challenging markets. In 2002, Clinton Management was founded to manage the expanding portfolio of developments created by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton Management oversees a broad portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties. Each affiliate company works together to cohesively acquire property, develop it to its full potential, and manage it efficiently, assuring that each investment achieves and maintains maximum value and profitability while strengthening the community in which the assets are located.

Responsibilities

The Leasing and Recertification Specialist will oversee leasing and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with NYCHA regulations. They will also manage recertifications and act as a liaison with public agencies to support residents.