Job Description

Join Our Team as a Leasing Specialist

Our Mission and Core Values

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service . Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Job Summary

The Leasing Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the occupancy requirements of the housing projects. The Leasing Specialist will determine eligibility for housing, process applications. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for compliance with program regulations. The Leasing Specialist develops and maintains waiting lists for those projects that don't have a resident manager and confers with Property Manager and caretakers to determine apartment assignment. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for managing the re-certification process for HUD, RD. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible in inputting all tenant data accurately into program software.

What you will do

Manage the Resident selection process by determining eligibility for housing and income verification.

Determine monthly rental payments and makes all placements in compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development Handbook 4350.3, Rural Development Handbook regulations, and Housing Tax Credit Program.

Develop advertising for all projects within fair housing and EHO requirements, must have knowledge of MN state housing laws.

Manage the housing processes from time of application through time of move out ensuring that we are in full compliance of HUD 4350.3, Rural Development and Housing Tax Credit Program.

Initiates correspondence to residents, caretakers, and regulatory agencies providing required documentation and notices to all.

What we're looking for ( Required Qualifications)

Education: High school plus 2 years plus Certified Occupancy Specialist and/or pass Certification within six months of hire.

Experience: Four (4) years' experience

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about enriching lives through quality housing and exceptional service. As a Leasing Specialist, you'll help create positive first impressions, build lasting relationships, and contribute to a culture where residents and team members feel valued. If you're looking for meaningful work that aligns with a purpose-driven mission, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You Will Love Working Here!

· Vacation (15 days within your first year)

· 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)

· 6 days ESST (safe and sick time)

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance

· Employer-paid Basic Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (AD&D)

· Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or children

· Employer-paid long term disability insurance

· Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) accounts for medical, dependent care, and adoption expenses

· 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Wellness Program

· The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Become Part of Something Amazing!

To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org . For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment

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