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Elderly Housing Management

Occupancy Specialist

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What they do

An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.

$52,106 / year median in Connecticut

+18% projected growth

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Occupancy Specialist Elderly Housing Management•3.3 Wolcott, CT Job Details Full-time $20•$24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel High school diploma or GED Driver's License Affordable housing management Attention to detail Organizational skills Property management Full Job Description Elderly Housing Management, Inc. is seeking an Occupancy Specialist to support Laurel Ridge and Chestnut Hill , two affordable senior housing communities located on the same campus in Wolcott, CT. This position is responsible for maintaining occupancy, eligibility, resident certifications, waitlist management, tenant screening, rent calculations, and compliant resident files. The ideal candidate will have experience with HUD and/or Tax Credit housing programs, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work professionally with elderly residents, applicants, site staff, and regulatory requirements.
An Occupancy Specialist will:
Process applications and assist with applicant interviews, verifications, and eligibility determinations Maintain and monitor the waiting list in accordance with regulatory guidelines Prepare certifications, recertifications, leases, resident forms, and required regulatory paperwork Conduct annual recertification interviews and track verification documents and deadlines Calculate rent and prepare required documentation for Finance and regulatory reporting Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant resident files Support occupancy goals by helping reduce vacancy time and maintain timely applicant processing Communicate professionally with residents, applicants, service coordinators, property management, and internal departments Help ensure compliance with Fair Housing, HUD, Tax Credit, and other applicable housing requirements An Occupancy Specialist should have: COS certification required Experience with HUD and/or Tax Credit affordable housing strongly preferred Prior experience with recertifications, eligibility, waitlist management, resident files, or tenant screening preferred Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail Comfort working with financial information, deadlines, forms, and compliance documentation Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Experience with housing/property management software preferred High school diploma or equivalent required Valid Connecticut driver's license required Connecticut Real Estate License preferred, but not required
Benefits:
EHM offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer Elderly Housing Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Pay:
$20.00•$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently hold a Certified Occupancy Specialist•COS•certification or equivalent?
Experience:
subsidized housing: 2 years (Required) HUD certification: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person