Occupancy Specialist

SCHEDULE:  Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00p.m. 

Pays $25.00-$30.00 per hour DOE

This position carries a retention payment of $3,000.00, $1,000.00 payable at 12 months, and $2,000.00 at 24 months    

LOCATION: 82 Green Street Jamaica Plain with frequent travel throughout Metro Boston Area

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for maintaining 97% occupancy rate for all housing in the Supported Housing Department. The Occupancy Specialist works cooperatively with housing authorities, housing applicants and their advocates to fill units as quickly as possible while complying with HUD regulations and Fair Housing law.

The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for outreach and marketing of vacant units within Pine Street Inn programs, the community at large, and other referral sources.  The Occupancy Specialist conducts housing fairs, open houses and other promotional events when needed. The person in this position will travel to sites throughout the Boston metro area to show units to prospective residents.

The Occupancy Specialist is also responsible for processing transactions within property management software and for assisting with general office support for the Supported Housing Department.

This position is not necessarily solely concerned with Mod Rehab and CoC units. This Occupancy Specialist may also be required to take on responsibilities of other Occupancy Specialist or other Property Management Department staff as necessary.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license in good standing and personal vehicle 
• Formal training in Microsoft Word and Excel

PREFERRED:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree 
• Proficient hands on experience with Microsoft Office applications and Windows based property accounting programs

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three (3) years of working with the homeless population and/or low income individuals
• Minimum of two (2) years of client centered intake/housing screening and assessment experience in a non-profit, community organizing or clinical setting

PREFERRED:

• Four (4) years of working with the homeless population and/or low income individuals
• Understanding and appreciation for Housing First philosophy, Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction