Job description
Venice Community Housing’s mission is to preserve the economic, racial and social diversity of Venice and the surrounding area by maximizing affordable housing and economic development opportunities and providing needed social services to the area’s low-income population.
VCH owns 308 units of affordable housing, including an 8-unit crisis-housing program with room for up to eight families, with 2 to 4 members each. In addition, VCH operates a comprehensive construction job training and transitional employment program for at-risk local youth, and an after school program at two locations - Washington Courts and Broadway Elementary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Property Manager/Tenancy Specialist will be responsible for the property management of four properties (204 Lincoln, 640 Westminster, 920 6th Avenue, 511 Brooks) 26 units of affordable housing, as well as on-site property management of Marian Place, an 8-unit permanent supportive housing. The Property Manager will be responsible for all building management functions, tenant relationships and correspondence, integrated work with a social services team, and other functions to ensure provision of high quality affordable housing that meets all legal and regulatory standards. The Property Manager reports to the Property Management Supervisor.
- Perform lease-up/lease-out to new tenants, including all needed documentation.
- Rent collection, including follow-up with tenants’ payment plans, sending three-day notices to pay or quit, and entering rents into property management software.
- Perform regular site work/visits at each assigned property including, but not limited to, collecting and monitoring work orders, tenant communications, general site cleaning, and monthly tenant meetings.
- Daily buildings and grounds inspections to maintain curb appeal and resident safety.
- Report all issues concerning resident health and safety, maintenance or other areas of concern to appropriate managers within the Property Management Department on a daily basis.
- Represent VCH and interact with tenants with the intent of solving problems, enforcing house, lease, and parking rules. Performing evictions as approved by the Director of Property Management.
- Coordinate with VCH Policy and Programs Department regarding social service needs of tenants, including participation in relevant integrated property management-social service meetings.
- Facilitate and complete annual re-certifications including sending notification letters, collecting documents and processing verification forms.
- Review AMI rent compliance at recertification.
- Ensure compliance with Section 8 inspections and other regulatory inspections.
- Coordinate work orders and other needed maintenance repairs, with the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Work with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles on rent and tenant issues in relevant units.
- Furnish monthly or as needed reports to Director of Property Management.
- Communicate unresolved issues to Director of Property Management and implement identified resolution(s).
- Periodic staffing of VCH’s 24-hour emergency phone line.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in in property management in the affordable housing arena with Tax Credit properties or HUD subsidized housing.
- Understanding of the Housing First model for chronically homeless people with disabilities.
- Must be organized and detail-oriented; have the ability to juggle priorities, work independently, have problem-solving skills, good listener, and excellent people skills.
- Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software; knowledge of Real Page a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is desired.
- Valid California Driver License and proof of insurance is required.
- Ability to communicate through print: emails and letters.
- Ability to work independently.
- Be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and able to push up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladder and step ladder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing) 60-70% of the time.
- Communicates accurately and frequently with tenants, vendors, and staff.
- Constantly operates hand tools and power tools.
- Must be able to recognize odors, leaks, smoke, and fire.
- Frequently move inside and outside units, parking areas, buildings, storages, and small confined spaces.
- Required to have visual acuity to perform the following tasks: operate a motor vehicle, viewing a computer terminal, reading, inspect repairs, conduct inventory and unit inspections.
Salary ranges from $42,000 - $45,000. This is a full-time non-exempt position. Benefits include a rent-free one-bedroom unit near Venice Beach, medical, dental, Aflac, 403 (b), vacation, sick time, 12 holidays and 2 personal days.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please email your resume with a cover letter describing your qualifications to Human Resources at: jobs@vchcorp.org. You can also fax your resume to (310) 399-1130 or mail it to Venice Community Housing Corporation, 720 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Venice Community Housing (VCH) is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at jobs@vchcorp.org.
About Venice Community Housing:
Venice Community Housing’s mission is to preserve the economic, racial and social diversity of Venice and the surrounding area by maximizing affordable housing and economic development opportunities and providing needed social services to the area’s low-income population. Venice Community Housing (VCH) is a community based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCH owns and manages 280 units of affordable, supportive and interim housing, and is in a period of growth with an additional 375 units in the predevelopment stage.
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