Reathe Rahim
Jessup,MD
Summary
Housing Professional with 8+ years of affordable housing experience. Highly adept in staff development, training and document preparation. Demonstrates excellence in problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Eligibility and Recertification Specialist
District of Columbia Housing Authority
03.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and audited initial applications for Public Housing new admissions
- Completed reexaminations of income for family composition to determine eligibility for continued occupancy
- Identified and resolved recertification discrepancies including unreported income and fraud minimizing profit loss
- Calculated verified income and assets to determine resident rent responsibility
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
Rental Assistance Associate
Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided service to low-moderate income families including determining and documenting participants eligibility and rent Housing Choice Voucher program
- Adhered to Baltimore Regional Housing Parnerships Administrative Plan, HUD regulations and other state and local requirements
- Accountable for assigned cases including maintaining accurate and complete files, resolving issues, and responsiveness to all inquiries
- Reviewed and approved initial and continued occupancy move-ins ensuring lease up accuracy
- Complied with governmental and other regulatory agencies by following policies and documenting transactions.
- Oversaw housing plans for over 100 clients to promote timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies.
- Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse, by providing direct, hands-on support services.
- Researched possible fraud cases by scrutinizing bank statements and reconciling statements with reported income sources.
Residential Property Consultant
American Home Group
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed investors’ single and multifamily properties in the Greater Baltimore Area
- Evaluated new tenant applications by conducting thorough and intensive screening process
- Responsible for rent collection, filing evictions and court appearances with corporate counsel
- Served as primary contact for tenant concerns and complaints, and effectively resolved issues in a manner consistent with terms of the lease agreement.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
Program Specialist II
Baltimore City Housing Authority
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Educated Housing Choice Voucher Programs staff and participants on rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ensured program participants complied with program regulations by maintaining accurate case files, conducting weekly Housing Quality Standard classes and Housing Quality standard inspections.
- Processed terminations for participants in violation of program requirements.
- Assisted and accompanied clients and families to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goal
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RISome College (No Degree) -
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MASkills
- Support Services
- Lease Filing
- Yardi Software
- Property Tours
- Document Verification
- Fair Housing Compliance
- Eligibility Determinations
- Federal Regulations
- Site Auditing
- Recipient Interviewing
Certification
NAHRO Certified Occupancy Specialist
COS
Fair Housing Certificate (14’- 23’)
VAWA Liaison
HCVP, Public Housing, LIHTC,
HOPWA, Project Based Experience
US Department of Defense Cyber
Security Threat Certificate 2023
HCVP and Public Housing Compliance
Training
Timeline
Eligibility and Recertification Specialist
District of Columbia Housing Authority
03.2021 - Current
Rental Assistance Associate
Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership
08.2019 - 03.2021
Residential Property Consultant
American Home Group
03.2018 - 08.2019
Program Specialist II
Baltimore City Housing Authority
10.2014 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Johnson And Wales University
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
NAHRO Certified Occupancy Specialist
COS
Fair Housing Certificate (14’- 23’)
VAWA Liaison
HCVP, Public Housing, LIHTC,
HOPWA, Project Based Experience
US Department of Defense Cyber
Security Threat Certificate 2023
HCVP and Public Housing Compliance
Training
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