About this opportunity
Breaking Ground lists this Intake and Eligibility Specialist opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Breaking Ground Job OpportunityAbout 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.Breaking Ground is the largest developer and manager of permanent supportive housing in New York. Since its founding in 1990, Breaking Ground is regarded as industry leaders in the marketing, lease-up, quality assurance and compliance for projects financed through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The Leasing and Compliance Team oversees the marketing, tenant selection, and compliance for projects as well as annual compliance and recertification for buildings.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 wraparound 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.Reporting to the Leasing Manager, the Intake and Eligibility Specialist screens leasing applicants for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Intake and Eligibility Specialist works directly with affordable and special needs applicants assisting them with the housing application process.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Determine initial eligibility of applicants by reviewing initial verifications of applicants' housing, income, and assetsCreate and send initial eligible and ineligible letters to applicantsPrepare, send, and track interview invite letters for eligible applicantsSchedule and conduct applicant interviewsFacilitate collection and submission of required applicant documentsContact applicants to update documents as neededPerform credit and criminal background checksConfirm applicant's eligibility and conduct lease signingsConduct unit showingsPerform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required2 years of comparable work experience in supportive housing, property management, social services, or a closely related field preferredWorking knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8 preferred. Required: Must obtain LIHTC certification within the first year of employment. Breaking Ground will pay certification feesDetail oriented and organizedStrong writing and analytical skillsAbility to interact effectively with applicantsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft TeamsEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10018, US
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