WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Responsible for the physical and tenancy aspects of all Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) owned and leased assets in the Long Island and Westchester portfolio, ensuring that quality housing services are provided in accordance with guidelines established by CHI, HUD, NYC Department of Homeless Services and other funding sources or rental subsidy programs as appropriate.

Maintain property and tenant files in compliance with grant requirements, including recertification of tenants in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements for income verification and property standards. Investigate and resolve tenants' property management complaints relevant to repair and maintenance issues. Use property management software, Yardi preferred, to post payments; complete work orders; ensure that tenant notices are sent in accordance with agency policy, grant requirements, and local law. Work with Assistant PM to ensure checks are scanned accurately into bank. Download all Section 8 Subsidy payments and prepare for Yardi posting. Assist Director of PM on vacancy lease ups. Prepare all new tenant move-in lease packages/lease renewals and riders and coordinate with tenants for signature. Monthly meetings with Director of PM to review arrears report. Monthly meetings to review expiring leases and new possible rents. Renew expiring property rental permits and submit all payments and paperwork required. Ensure applications are sent for credit checks and processing. Ensure that all criteria for tenant selection are properly enforced, including all Fair Housing guidelines Send out all tenant correspondence and/or subsidy related increase letters as instructed by Director of PM. Aggressively market and show all vacant rental units.  Prevent loss of income to CHI as a result of vacancy loss. Work with appropriate authorities regarding insurance claims regarding CHI due to property issues. Prevent loss of income to CHI by working to have vacant unit repairs and renovation turnaround in a timely fashion. Inspect all units prior to move-ins and after all move-outs. Act as liaison and must be present during DSS inspections. Conduct bi-annual unit inspections to ensure compliance for all HUD and DSS properties. Ensure that all CHI properties always meet health and safety standards. Assist Director of PM on renovations and bid out work orders/jobs for best price. Interact with federal, state, and local agencies preventing and/or clearing violations and ensuring compliance with agency standards.

ANYTHING ELSE?

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 annual salary       Exempt Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm 

Apply online at www.communityhousing.org/about-chi/chi-careers/

WHY CHI?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

Paid time off 2 personal days awarded annually  Health insurance and health reimbursement account  Dental and vision plans Flexible spending account AFLAC supplemental insurance Voluntary plans Dependent Care Spending Account Working Advantage- Employee Perks 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Employee Assistance Program Monthly trainings and career development plans

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.