Now Hiring - South Metro Housing Option - Leasing Consultant in Littleton, CO

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South Metro Housing Options is a non-profit organization, providing clean, safe, affordable housing for families, students, professionals, seniors, and disabled adults in Littleton and Arapahoe County, Colorado. SMHO currently assists more than 1,400 households to benefit our community. Our Mission is to strengthen communities with creative opportunities for diverse housing alternatives. SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Leasing Consultant. This position will assist Property management team in team in finding qualified tenants to lease the units in their properties. Keeps track of all applications. Supports the potential clients/residents in filling out applications, collects all documents in compliance with HUD and Company rules and regulations. In-charge of updating the applicant database, follow-ups, and coordinating property viewings. In-charge of overseeing all leases from existing and potential clients. Pay Rate: $19.25 - $21.00 per hour Schedule Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Benefits: * Health Insurance (90% paid by the employer) * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Employer paid Term Life Insurance of up to 1.5 times the employee annual salary * Voluntary Life Insurance * 401(a) with 5% employer matching. * 457 with 2% employer matching * 12 holidays including birthday * 4 floating holidays * Vacation * Paid Sick Leave Job Duties: * Serves as a point of contact between current/prospective tenants and property management. * Keeps track of all incoming applications; reaches out to applicants for missing documents or information, in compliance with all regulatory laws, rules, regulations and Company Policies. * Provides completed application of potential residents to the Property Management team. * Have prospect complete application, confidentially send the application and all documentation to the Compliance Manager for review/approval in accordance with the company procedures and program requirements. * Provides tours for potential residents and answers questions about the property or leasing process * Updates availability report at property level and follows up with applicant regarding status. * May coordinate move-in and move-out and associated inspections or walk-through. * May coordinate with maintenance or property management staff in order to maintain positive resident relations. * Supports property management team with recertification documentation, filing, file integrity and management as needed. * Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: * High School Diploma or its equivalent. * Minimum 2 years experience in leasing and/or property management. * Experience in public housing and/or in LIHTC program is a plus. * Requires a valid Colorado driver's license. * Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of subsidized housing programs, including Federal, state, and local housing regulations and operating requirements; and the ability to apply that knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position, is a plus. * Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point * Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete legal, financial, and human resources documents. * Ability to consistently demonstrate high quality decision making, keen problem solving, and astute analytical skills. * Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. * Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines. * Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds. * Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion, and to maintain the confidentiality of matters, as appropriate. * Ability to interpret and understand financial information generated from property management software reports. This job will be posted until filled. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.25 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person