Regional Certification Specialist (Upstate NY Region)

At WinnCompanies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.

We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.

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WinnCompanies is looking for a Regional Certification Specialist to join our team to assist multiple properties throughout the Upstate NY Region. 

In this role, you will be responsible for leading efforts to complete initial, interim, and annual Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs certifications/recertifications, at assigned properties within the region. The properties will have both single and multilayered affordable housing programs. These responsibilities can occur during both initial lease-ups and stabilized operations.

The pay rate for this role is $34.00-$38.00 per hour dependent on experience. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.

Responsibilities: 

• Process initial, interim and annual recertifications.
• Notify residents of their impending recertifications using notices supplied by Property Management Software.
• Conduct the recertification interviews with residents.
• Review each recertification to ensure that all checklist items are complete.
• Send recertification verification forms to the appropriate agencies (e.g., Social Security Administration, place of employment, welfare agency, Veterans Administration) relevant banks, and other organizations (e.g., drug stores).
• Complete recertification worksheets necessary to prepare the voucher (i.e., Form 50059) for the local HUD office, state agency, or local housing authority, which includes ensuring that the resident signs the recertification (HUD sites only).
• Ensure EIV reports are ran and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Complete the recertification worksheet so that the annual Tax Credit reports (Tenant Income Certification TIC) may be prepared for the state compliance agency, which includes having the resident sign all applicable paperwork.
• Ensure all information is accurate and entered in the Property Management Software.
• Comply with company policies regarding the proper treatment of Tax Credit and Resident files.
• Ensure that files comply with the regulations of all funding/regulatory agencies, such as HOME and HIF.
• Act as a point of contact for third party file reviewers.
• Ensure the proper treatment of residents' personal/private information and maintaining such records in accordance with local, state and/or federal law.
• Lead file review and all preparation efforts for MOR, Tax Credit, regulatory agency, auditor inspections, as necessary.
• Perform special assignments as necessary. 

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant property management experience.
• 1-3 years of Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Project-Based Section 8 program experience.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel 100% of the time and be onsite throughout the region. 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree. 
• SHCM certification.
• Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) certification.
• RealPage or OneSite property management software experience. 

Benefits & Perks
Eligible full-time U.S. employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, a floating holiday, and a day of service
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care savings options
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
• Flexible and hybrid work options for eligible positions

Learn more about our benefits at https://www.winnbenefits.com.

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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

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