Location Charleston - 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 402 Business We are a leader in the single-family rental (SFR) Aggregation space with over 10,000 homes across the Southeast and Midwest. Maymont Homes was founded in 2011 to bring technology to the single-family rental space. Over the years we have become a full-service acquisition, renovation, and property management company growing throughout the South and Midwest. By the application of efficient processes enabled by advanced software, our company can provide clean, safe, affordable housing to thousands of people. We strive to offer better living opportunities for individual families, which ultimately improve the lives in the communities we serve! Job Description Job Title: Section 8 Specialist Primary Responsibilities: The Section 8 Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring our business operations and procedures comply with state and federal regulatory agreements as well as legal regulations, and internal policies. The Section 8 Specialist will perform a range of duties including reviewing new move-ins and recertifications to determine household income eligibility with the Section 8 and Housing Authority programs for all markets. They are an excellent communicator , with in-depth knowledge of the HUD latest procedures and regulations. Skills & Competencies: + Associate degree in Business, preferred or equivalent work experience + 2 years’ experience in multi-family or single family rental, + Section 8 experience, preferred + Leasing experience, preferred + Knowledge in fair housing and local real estate laws, where applicable. + Knowledge of HUD regulations, a plus. + Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; advanced preferred + Fair Housing certification + Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills + Demonstrated customer service skills in fast paced environment + Detail oriented, with the ability to produce high quality work in a deadline-oriented environment and an ability to multi-task + Ability to prove critical thinking and problem solving concepts + Ability to thrive in a high volume, data entry and processing work environment, where applicable + Experience working in a work schedule environment, including in-office operation, weekends and holidays, based on business need. + Reliable transportation to meet schedule work environment Essential Job Functions: + Manage Housing Authority and Rental Assistance Programs + Process tax/ownership/banking paperwork for HUD Program. + Monitors and analyses HAP, voucher issuance, and participant attrition to ensure steady, authorized utilization of Housing Choice Vouchers. + Monitors program performance and policy adherence; monitors proposed, and pending legislation impacting operations/programs and develops responses. + Ensures HUD performance standards and other reporting requirements are maintained. + Work and assist with Housing Choice Voucher and Housing Authority programs for all markets. + Assist with develop and implement company policies and regulations to assist Compliance and Leasing Teams with meeting HUD guidelines and requirements. + Ensure compliance with all HUD rules and regulations and other regulatory compliance. + Ensuring all homes are always ready for HUD inspections and communicating to the market’s dates/times for inspections. + Ensure all HUD contracts and inspections are uploaded in property management software for each resident. + Ensure all prospects are properly and efficiently qualified through the application process by collecting all required documentation (rental/income verifications) prior to screening; screening applicants and requesting exceptions and providing exception documentation when necessary. + Assist the leasing administration team with screening/processing. + Process Section 8 Renewals + Assist Leasing Team with Section 8 by collecting necessary documentation and communicating with the Housing Authority to ensure the Request for Tenancy Approval Packet is complete. + Responsible for all leasing property certifications by ensuring construction certified homes are market-ready and repaired to company standards and a ‘For Lease’ sign is at each marketed home visible to traffic. + Answer inquiries concerning policies and practices associated with the application. + Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed with HUD. + Ensure all HUD requirements are being met for all markets and process of being acquired. + Ensures HUD performance standards and other reporting requirements are maintained. + Conduct yourself in courteous and professional manner at all times. + Other duties, as assigned by supervisor or leadership team. Key Metrics & Responsibilities + Knowledge of HUD Regulations + Knowledge of Housing Authority, Housing Choice Voucher, applicable regulations and laws pertaining to program. + Average at least 55 move ins for the month with little to no errors + Answer at least 55% of incoming call volume + Cancellation under 10% + Occupancy 95% or higher + Days to Lease 14 or lease + Retention Rate 75% + Increase Rent Growth DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Why work for Maymont Homes ​? Our Mission – “We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve”. We do this through the work we do and the volunteer efforts that the company sponsors. You can make a difference in your community while you work! Outstanding benefits package – our benefits are provided by Brookfield and offer immediate 5% match on the 401(k) plan, wellness credits that significantly reduce the employee cost for health care coverage, and up to 160 hours of PTO per year for full time employees. Huge parent company – support and backing from Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest real estate asset management companies. Career growth – with our plans for growth and expansion into new markets, there are many opportunities to move up within the company. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. #MYMT At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.