Supportive Housing Property Manager

Are you an experienced Property Manager of housing properties in compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines? Are you an excellent communicator that is passionate about providing quality housing solutions and making a difference in people's lives? Do you have experience supporting individuals facing barriers to housing, such as mental health challenges, addiction, or chronic homelessness? If so, you might be a great fit for our Supportive Housing Property Manager position!

At the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) we work closely with local governments and other community partners throughout Clark County to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents in Clark County. The Property Manager manages site operations at assigned housing developments, buildings, and programs ensuring they are operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing to residents.

In addition to traditional property management duties, this position is part of an interdepartmental team at the supportive housing developments that provide vulnerable adults who face high barriers to housing services to maintain housing stability. Team building with staff within and external to VHA is critical for the success of the properties and their residents. VHA manages a wide range of supportive housing properties including housing for:

• Residents with chronic mental illness
• Residents with behavioral health challenges, including addiction and substance abuse
• Residents who have been previously unhoused and homeless
• Residents who are exiting the foster care system

Your skills and experience will support our mission as you:

• Monitor and verify that applicants selected from the waiting list are qualified in compliance with HUD guidelines.
• Show, or coordinate showing of, units available to be rented. Conduct move-in inspections and completes condition checklist.
• Ensure timely lease-up. Counsel tenants regarding lease requirements including guest/resident restrictions, rent payment, housekeeping issues, yard card, and other related items then enforcing lease agreements.
• Verify and recertify resident income, assets, and applicable deductions per VHA and HUD requirements to determine annual and interim eligibility for, and level of, assistance. Refer residents to outside resources as necessary to address individual needs.
• Assure properties meet VHA and REAC physical condition and appearance standards. Perform regular site inspections. Coordinate as appropriate with maintenance to meet property needs. Monitor property safety and addresses safety concerns.
• Monitor maintenance work orders and maintain completion standards and preventative maintenance program according to VHA and HUD requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation. Monitor financial performance and assigned properties to include budget tracking, invoice approval, and other related duties to meet property goals.
• Prepare and distribute financial, leasing, and other related reports, documents, and marketing materials on a timely basis.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff. Including assigned tasks, resolving conflicts, developing, and administering performance standards, and motivating and disciplining staff as necessary.
• Assists in monitoring and responding to allegations of tenant abuse or fraud. Investigates discrepancies, determines and/or recommends action, and follows through as appropriate to resolve issues. Deters fraud and housing program services abuse.

Pay and Benefits

• In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full wage range for this position is $80,120 - $116,174 per year. Starting salary is determined by the required qualifications for the role and the candidate's relevant experience.
• Full-time, exempt position working on-site/in-person.
• We offer a generous contribution toward health care: 100% paid for employee only medical and vision coverage, 85% paid for dependent tier coverage. 100% paid for dental.
• Up to 26 days of accrued paid time off annually in the first year (13 vacation/13 sick days), and 12 paid holidays.
• This position is required to participate in Washington PERS (Public Employee Retirement Services).
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.