Feel Seen at Thrive!

　　Our purpose is to create a community where people feel seen, because we believe when people feel seen, they thrive. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion and fun that our personnel extend to everyday life at their communities. Happy, inspired associates lead to happy, supported residents. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive! Voted one of Washington's best workplaces 6 years in a row, Thrive builds on its culture by offering the following benefits:

　　32 Paid Days off Per Year (PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Day, Paid Days of Service)

　　Paid Birthday Off

　　Generous Employer Matched 401k plan!

　　30% Housing Discount with Ownership and Regional Manager Approval

　　Medical benefits effective 1st of the month following your start date!

　　100% employee medical & dental insurance paid for non-tobacco associates, 80% covered for tobacco using associates

　　Optional HMO dental plan including adult and child orthodontics

　　Vision option

　　$20,000 life insurance policy

　　Long-term disability coverage

　　24 hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline

　　Discounted Pet Insurance rates + additional voluntary benefit options

　　$300 annual professional development/tuition reimbursement

　　Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans!

　　Community Information: Learn more about this community here

　　Salary: $26 - $30 per hour

　　Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm

　　Occupancy Specialist Purpose:

　　The Occupancy Specialist assists in the preparation and delivery of affordable housing files for the property to ensure on-going affordable housing program(s) compliance and adherence according to local and state operations policies.

　　The Occupancy Specialist has the overall responsibility of processing MFTE files adhering to Office of Housing and Thrive Compliance standards, which includes, uploading files for review to our auditing partner, generating MFTE leases once approved by our auditing partner, and ensuring completed files are archived for future Office of Housing audits. In this role, the Occupancy Specialist will work in collaboration with other Thrive Compliance and property management.

　　The Occupancy Specialist must be well versed in affordable housing, including the consideration of marketing needs, and have an excellent in-depth content knowledge and ability to support staff on MFTE programs including but not limited to: Eligibility, student rules, fair housing, limited English proficiency, rent schedules and utility allowance processes.

　　Occupancy Specialist Job Responsibilities:

　　Process and submit for review all MFTE files assigned within the property

　　Obtain copies of first year files, review for completeness and arrange for proper electronic storage

　　Report potential non-compliance issues to Community Manager

　　Assist, as needed with the completion of the Tenant Selection Plan (TSP), Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) and Language Assistance Plan (LAP) for the property as well as any other documents as required

　　As needed, support the Community Manager during audits and annual reporting

　　Ensure our third-party compliance software is being used properly at the property

　　Assist with projects and/or other Property Management Operations activities as needed

　　Occupancy Specialist Qualifications:

　　Must possess a working knowledge of MFTE & other affordable programs

　　Able to interpret and understand tenant file information

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook

　　Demonstrates strong judgement and critical thinking skills

　　1-2 years on site property management experience in leasing and/or certification processing

　　Proven experience in meeting affordable program requirements, specifically Seattle MFTE

　　Experience in the use of Yardi preferred

　　Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide technical assistance on reporting complex compliance issues in a simple, straightforward manner to residents

　　Ability to interpret complex documents, like regulatory agreements and program regulations

　　Must have valid driver’s license

　　If you do not fully meet the qualifications listed above but feel you have the skills and experience to be able to be successful in this position we welcome your application! Whether this or another position within Thrive, we would love to help you find the right role in our organization.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimated 70% of time is spent sitting at a desk and 30% standing/walking

　　Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to perform the following physical activities:

　　Writing/Typing – Laptop/Keyboard, notes

　　Grasping/Turning – Telephone, doorknob use

　　Finger dexterity – Typing, operation of office equipment

　　Lifting/Carrying (paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous):

　　20 – 25 lbs (Occasional need, 1% to 33% of the time)

　　Less than 20 lbs (Frequent need, 33% to 66% of the time)

　　Under 10 lbs (Constant Need, 66% to 100% of the time)

　　For more information regarding the work environment, physical, and mental requirements, please contact [email protected].

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. From our hiring practices, performance reviews, raise decisions, and opportunities for promotions, Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all Thrive employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Our Human Resources department works with teams to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position.

　　Background Check & Drug Screen Policy

　　Thrive Communities conducts background checks and drug screens for onsite property associates after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative. For questions about what will be reviewed on the criminal history, please contact [email protected].

　　The 4-panel drug screen tests for the following:

　　Amphetamines including Methamphetamine

　　Cocaine Metabolites

　　Opiates including Codeine and Morphine

　　Phencyclidine ("PCP")

　　Thrive Communities reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.