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Posted 9/2/10
The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) develops high-quality, well-managed, affordable, sustainable homes and communities that promote the self-sufficiency of low and moderate income families, seniors, and persons with diverse needs. The Community Builders offers technical assistance to service providers to help them develop affordable housing that meets the needs of special populations.
The Community Builders Resident Services Department seeks to foster healthy communities and promote self-sufficiency by improving community relations, facilitating access to resources, and providing opportunities for personal goal achievement for residents of TCB housing communities.
Position: Resident Services Coordinator (full-time) at Casa Maria Apartments, Boston (North End) MA (Elderly Clientele)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Community Resources:
• Identify the strengths of residents for asset-building and personal development as well as their needs for supportive services.
• Meet with residents on an individual and as-needed basis to establish work plans and document progress.
• Research, identify, and link residents with resources such as rental assistance, transportation, adult education, childcare, health services, etc.
• Maintain confidential records of resident interactions and referrals made.
• Inform and assist residents with obtaining benefits such as SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps) and prescription drug assistance.
• Establish relationships with government and community service providers.
• Work closely with Property Management staff to identify specific supportive needs as related to lease violations and household stability.
• Provide community resource information to new residents upon move-in.
• Compile information and eligibility requirements for neighborhood and City-wide resources.
• Organize community resource displays with information and applications.
Programs and Activities:
• Implement core programs and services objectives outlined in the Resident Services Program model, along with services required via regulatory and grant agreements.
• Explore and provide on-site educational speakers, workshops, and activities about health issues, financial literacy, computer training, job searching, and other life skills.
• Set up office hours and advertise office hours for residents to meet with and request referrals from RSC.
• Work with Property Management to schedule and coordinate the usage of Community Room space and oversee programs and activities conducted
• Recruit and supervise volunteers to assist with programs.
• Assist residents in building informal support networks with other residents, family members, and friends.
• Create opportunities for residents to get involved with community activities.
• Coordinate resident training for leadership roles, such as developing and implementing beneficial programming.
• Organize on and off-site community-building events.
• Encourage and support residents in the formation of on-site groups such as Resident Councils, building safety monitors, and social clubs.
• Actively support the democratically-elected Resident Councils.
• Mediate disputes between residents or refer parties to mediation services such as Community Boards.
• Exchange resources with other Resident Services staff and collaborate on programs and community-building activities, as appropriate.
• Produce a monthly calendar of events and activities in the site’s newsletter.
Administration:
• Maintain timesheets, service reports, grant reports, activities budgets, program files, and required paperwork.
• Maintain collaborative relationship with Property Management staff and actively participate in site staff meetings to address property needs and resident issues.
• Work with the Portfolio Manager to budget funds for resident services.
• Participate in monthly Resident Services team meetings.
• Write grants and search of any potential funding sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the site manager.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work preferred. Equivalent in a related field plus or 2-3 years experience in community services coordination and social service delivery.
• Experience working with an aging in place population; infermed individuals and low-income individuals / families.
• Ability to constructively work with people with mental health, substance use, disability and legal issues.
• Knowledge of Federal and State benefits programs and local services.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and community building.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including proven ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm, patience, strong initiative, and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of residents.
• Experience in program design, implementation and evaluation.
• Bilingual (Italian) a huge plus
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and professionally in both a written and oral manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to follow through and complete job duties.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet, and e-mail.
• Learn the proprietary TCB Client Management Information Services (CMIS) software program.
• Participate in monthly Resident Services conference calls.
• Facilitate team meetings both internally and with outside service providers.
• Professional commitment to the mission of The Community Builders, Inc. (Web Site: http//www.tcbinc.org)
The Community Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities. Please let us know if you need any special accommodations. The Community Builders, Inc. is a drug free work place as required by the “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988” Applicants will need to pass a thorough background check.
Compensation:
TCB is the established leader in nonprofit housing development and management. We offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
To Apply:
Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary history or via fax to 857.241.2332 or by First Class Mail to The Community Builders, Inc. ,Casa Maria Apartments, 130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113. Attn: Portfolio Manager
Posted 8/25/10
Compliance Manager
Property Management company seeks Compliance Manager. This person will work directly with the Director of Administration and Compliance to assist in regulatory compliance within each government sponsored program, with particular emphasis on tax credit certifications, IRS tax credit reporting requirements and tax credit audits. The Compliance Administrator will assist in overseeing the Tax Credit Compliance for all LIHTC sites, including application approvals, file review and audit compliance.
Please send/fax/email resume to: Peabody Properties, Inc., Attn: Diane Wholey, 536 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184. Fax: 781.794.1089. Email: dwholey@peabodyproperties.com. EOE.
Posted 8/24/10
Property Advisory Group has an immediate opening for a maintenance technician in an apartment building setting in the Greater Providence area. Duties will include cleaning, repairs, trash and snow removal, grounds, ordering supplies, interacting with vendors, etc. On-call services may be required for emergencies and/or lock outs. Applicant must have a working vehicle and proof of insurance. Applications are being accepted via fax to 401-453-3223 or email to humanresources@paginc.com or by general mail to Property Advisory Group, Inc., 4 Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903. Please state your salary requirements.
Posted 8/24/10
Assistant Property Manager
Gateway Healthcare Inc. has an immediate opening for a part time, 24 hour per week Assistant Property Manager in South County, RI, managing 27 apartments. The main office is in Charlestown, with apartments located in North Kingstown, South Kingstown, and Westerly. Candidates must be experienced in HUD subsidized housing, and will be responsible for wait list management, tenant selection, unit leasing, interim and annual recertifications, apartment inspections and follow through, monthly HUD billing and TRACS reconciliation, rent collection, maintaining compliance documentation in tenant files, and tenant relations. COS or CPO designation desired. Experience using Boston Post and One Site a plus. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the use of a computer. Send resume and cover letter to prooney@ssmhc.org Gateway Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 8/19/10
Occupancy Specialist
Occupancy Specialist needed for busy Roxbury apartment complex. Candidate must be experienced in property management and have a background in subsidized housing. Duties include processing annual and interim recertifications, preparing and submission of monthly subsidy billing and also corresponding TRACS files. Reconcile approved subsidy payments and assist bookkeeping staff in applying payments to resident ledgers. Responsible for processing rent changes in accordance with HUD/MHFA regulations. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: resident relations, running weekly and monthly reports, general office duties as answering the phone and filing. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401K plan. Send resume to rtallent@cornerstonecorporation.net. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 8/8/10
• Oversee the leasing of the property
• Be knowledge of the Section 8 program
• Be responsible to quality applicants for housing and maintaining compliance documentation with applicable HUD, state or Tax Credit Programs requirements.
• Be knowledgeable in the Section 42 – Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Designation from an accredited training program is desirable.
• The supervision of office and maintenance staff
• Work with vendors to ensure efficient operations and quality of workmanship
• Conduct physical inspections of the property.
• Responsible for responding to and working to resolve tenant concerns and complaints regarding eligibility, rent and leasing violation issues in order to maintain tenant relations, a high standard of service and maintain tenant retention.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of the computer
• Knowledge of Boston Post software a plus
• Must have 3 years related experience
Assistant Property Manager
Cornerstone Corporation is seeking an Assistant Property Manager for busy Boston area Section 8 apartment complex. Candidate must be experienced in all areas of property management and have a background in subsidized housing.
Duties include assisting Property Manager in the daily operation of the property, maintain waiting list and leasing of vacant apartments, assisting with annual and interim recertifications, coordination of vacant apartment turnover with maintenance staff, schedule annual apartment inspections and follow through of any inspection issues. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: rent collection and tracking, resident relations, running weekly and monthly reports and general office duties.
Successful candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to multi-task and work well independently. Strong supervisory and team building skills a must. CPO or COS desired.
Excellent compensation and benefit package. Send resume and salary requirements to jwall@cornerstonecorporation.net. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 7/28/20
Resident Service Coordinator
Cornerstone Corporation is seeking a Resident Service Coordinator for busy Boston area Section 8 apartment complex to assist residents by providing information regarding services and resources that may be available to them. Responsibilities include:
· Coordinate Resident Services program, contact new and existing residents to explain the program and what services and resources will be available to them.
· Identify and select services and resources with local agencies and assist Residents who are in need of these services.
· Work with Property Manager and other Management staff to assist residents with lease violation issues and maintain confidential documentation of such issues.
· Work with Property Manager to assist with processing of reasonable accommodation requests.
· Prepare monthly resident newsletter and other resident correspondence to publicize services and activities.
· Coordinate recreational activities for residents. Prepare requests for payments to recreational vendors in a timely manner.
· Establish and monitor goals of Resident Services program. Develop new programs as required as a result of evaluation of response and effectiveness of services.
· Assist with annual apartment inspection process and follow up on Resident issues that are identified.
· Assist with other Resident and Management issues as assigned by the Property Manager.
Candidate must have prior Resident Services or Social Work experience. Must be organized, reliable, able to multi task and work well independently.
Excellent compensation and benefit package. Send resume with salary requirements to jwall@cornerstonecorporation.net. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 7/20/10
PROPERTY MANAGER - The Boston Land Company is searching for a part-time (30 hours per week) Property Manager in Wrentham, MA. Liberty Pines is a 58 unit, section 8 building for the elderly and people with disabilities.
The property manager is responsible for the physical and financial operation of the property, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable Fair Housing Laws.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the property management field including HUD policies and procedures. Knowledge of HUD 4350.3 handbook and Yardi a plus.
If you are interested in applying, please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: LShum@Bostonland.com or fax 781-547-4278.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 7/1/10
Subsidy Coordinator
Seeking an experienced multifamily housing professional to head a team that processes annual recertifications for a broad spectrum of subsidized properties. Duties will include working with staff in processing annual recertifications, move-ins, waitlist management, and assisting with HAP voucher transmission and reconciliations. This is a full time position for Barkan Compliance Solutions, a division of Barkan Management Company, and successful candidate will work in the Hopkinton, Mass office.
Qualifications: Candidate should have prior HUD and tax credit subsidy experience, polished computer and communication skills, and be well organized. Experience with compliance requirements for all HUD and tax credit subsidy types a must. Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification or equivalent required. Experience with Boston Post Property Manager software preferred. Bilingual capability a plus.
Compensation: Competitive wages commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, and opportunity for future advancement with Barkan Management Company.
- Proficiency with HUD programs TRACS and EIV.
- Strong knowledge of HUD project based section 8 programs
- Knowledge of Yardi Software a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills. Detailed oriented and problem solving skills a must as well as have an excellent phone demeanor.