Description
Summary:
This role supports affordable housing compliance by coordinating and processing annual income recertifications, ensuring accurate documentation and program eligibility.
Highlights:
1. Maintain compliance with affordable housing program regulations
2. Communicate clearly and courteously with residents
3. Opportunity to learn and grow in affordable housing compliance
A Full Time Recertification Specialist opportunity is currently available in the Chicago Area.
Position Overview
The Recertification Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining compliance with affordable housing program regulations by supporting the annual income recertification process for residents. This position ensures that all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines, helping preserve program eligibility and housing affordability for residents.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and process annual and interim income recertifications in accordance with HUD, LIHTC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with residents about required documentation, deadlines, and program rules.
• Collect, verify, and input recertification paperwork (income, assets, household composition, etc.) into compliance software systems.
• Maintain organized and confidential resident files (both paper and electronic).
• Monitor recertification schedules to ensure timely completion and avoid subsidy interruptions.
• Assist property management staff with compliance audits and reporting.
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, data entry, and filing related to resident certifications.
• Stay informed on affordable housing program updates and compliance best practices.
Qualifications
* Will Train *
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally in property management, affordable housing, or a compliance-related field.
• Familiarity with affordable housing programs (HUD, Section 8, LIHTC, etc.) highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software