Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in Evanston, IL

Position Title: Recertification Specialist

Supervisory Relationship Senior Compliance Manager

Organization General Description

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side.

During the past three decades TRP, has worked to improve the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and through the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress towards leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth by 2025.

General Job Description

The Recertification Specialist will primarily assist the Senior Compliance Manager in providing oversight of compliance; taking initiative on special projects; supporting tenant file audits and/or corrections, timely completion of all reports to regulatory agencies, investors and the TRP executive team as directed.

The immediate objective of the Recertification Specialist is to ensure various compliance requirements are met for TRP managed properties. The Recertification Specialist will work closely with Real Estate Assets and Services staff to accomplish identified organizational goals. The Recertification Specialist will initiate the annual recertification process monthly and follow-up with the PM team to ensure timely completion of all certifications.

Additional duties of the Recertification Specialist include data entry and tracking in YARDI or another designated platform by Supervisor.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Send out lease renewal/recertification letters 120 days prior to expirations. Included with the expiration notice is the questionnaire, and a request to return verification information to verify the income and assets to the appropriate PM Team.
• Follow up with the managers to review the Tenant Income certification (TIC) forms drafted prior to lease renewal, if directed by Senior Compliance Manager
• Assist with the preparations of tenant file audits which may include the creation and maintenance of the perfect file.
• Participate in special projects geared towards project compliance—Tenant Facing document gathering and/or direct follow-up to ensure a compliant tenant file.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Chicago Landlord Tenant Ordinance, Fair Housing law, and regulatory agreements with financial supporters, including but not limited to, programs with: the City of Chicago Department, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), HUD, CHA, CLIHTF, LIHTCs, financial institutions, and other sources of renter subsidies and affordable rental financing.
• Analyze information given by applicants to determine eligibility and provide working notes to the PM team for correction.
• Ensure reports are completed timely.
• Attend the inspection with the manager taking notes for any issues noted. Ensure adherence with Fair Housing Laws, City of Chicago Resident Landlord Ordinance (RLTO), and any other applicable state and local ordinances or laws.

Performance Measures

•Timely and quality production of re-certifications and reports.

•Timely follow-up with participants and accurate tracking of all communication.

•Professional written and verbal communication with REAS staff.

•Effective, accurate and consistent execution of day-to-day responsibilities.

•Effective, strategic development of relationships with member institutions, peers, leaders, and partners.

•Active participation in required staff meetings and programs.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

•Must have or be able to obtain certifications of Certified Occupancy Specialist/Tax Credit Specialist or Blended Occupancy Specialist.

•Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

•Must have working knowledge of LIHTC guidelines and/or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) certification designation.

•Public Housing rental housing guideline knowledge or the ability to obtain the RIM Public Housing Rent Calculation designation within 6 months of employment.

•Attendance of the CHA Yardi training and passing the exam ensuring for the issuance of a Yardi password.

•Proficient knowledge of Affordable YARDI, MS Office, MS Excel and Internet required.

•Excellent written and oral communications skills; demonstrated public presentation skills.

•Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

•Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

•Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

1. Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.

2. Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and sometimes out of state.

3. Must be able to visit construction work sites/hard hat areas, including walking and maneuvering on uncompleted floor surfaces, among construction materials and debris, and climbing stairs and ladders.

4.Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies. Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.

5.Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP’s rental goals and organizational mission.

6.Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person