JOB OPENING
HOUSING COMMUNITY OFFICE ASSISTANT
North Orchard Place

Embrace Living Communities has an opening for a Housing Community Office Assistant at North Orchard Place, 1600 N Orchard Place St, Chicago IL. The Office Assistant provides clerical support to the housing community in accordance with company policies and HUD regulations and contributes to the team effort of providing quality, welcoming homes to all residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To complete this job successfully, each essential duty listed below must be performed properly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Creates a respectful living environment for all residents that is aligned with the mission, vision,
• and values of the organization.
• Promotes harmonious relations among residents, guests, team members, vendors, and local
• area partners. Accepts role of Lead Manager as workplace mentor and cooperates accordingly.
• Supports a wellness culture that encourages active aging and living well.
• Reports noncompliance with the lease and house rules.
• Receives, deposits, and posts rent payments.
• Prepares outgoing mail, including applications to prospective residents. Receives, sorts, and
• routes incoming mail, including applications from prospective residents.
• Maintains waiting list and participates in prospective resident interview process, as required.
• Greets, assists, and monitors visitors of the management office. Answers incoming phone calls,
• transferring callers to the appropriate extension or taking and forwarding messages.
• Prepares and distributes various documents and correspondence, including service requests.
• Assembles, maintains, and follows up on applications and certification packets.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and codes and submits invoices to the Manager for approval.
• Maintains resident, application, service request, and vendor files.
• Lays out, prints, and distributes monthly newsletter to residents.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Manager.
• Addresses residents’ questions properly and provides information in a respectful, open, and
• welcoming manner. Assists residents in completion of required forms and documents.
• Maintains proper inventory of office supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this job, the skill sets, licenses, and certifications listed below should be met.

• Education and/or Experience – Associate’s degree (A.A.) from an accredited college or

university and 3 years affordable housing related experience preferred, or equivalent

combination of education and experience. Requires knowledge of fair housing regulations.

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial

reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from

residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present

information to management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to interact clearly

and effectively with supervisor, residents, staff, vendors, and guests, in both written and oral

communication.

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as annual income, averages,

discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and area.

• Computer Skills – Proficient in computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine

database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics. Above‐average knowledge of

Microsoft Office.

• Licenses – Leasing Agent or Broker’s license for Illinois communities must be obtained. Valid

driver’s license and ability to drive as needed.

• Certifications – COS certification and TCS certification (where applicable).

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job effectively and efficiently, the competencies listed below should be met.

• Confidentiality – Maintains all work communication and information confidential as per code

of ethics and organizational policies.

• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure, follows through on commitments, and treats

others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

• Teamwork – Works with others to achieve a desired result by finding common ground and

practicing attentive and active listening.

• Attention to Detail – Focuses on one task at a time ensuring proper completion the first time

and every time.

• Time Management – Prioritizes work, sets goals, develops realistic action plans, uses time

efficiently, and plans for additional resources (as needed) to accomplish daily duties.

• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes complex information, collects and analyses data, and uses

intuition, experience, and data to effectively troubleshoot.

• Complex Problem Solving – Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to

develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Organizational Support – Knows and follows policies and procedures and supports the

organization's mission, vision, and values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To complete the duties of this job, the physical demands listed below must be met.

• Remains in a stationary position for 90 percent of the time while performing office work.
• Moves around inside the office and housing community occasionally.
• Operates a computer and other office machines constantly, including a calculator, copy

machine, fax machine, and computer printer.

• Moves up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

To perform this job, the work environment includes the considerations listed below.

• Works in a controlled office climate.
• Encounters exposure to wet and/or humid conditions on occasion.
• Completes tasks in an environment with a noise level that is usually quiet.