Career Opportunities
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South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) is paving the way to better living for all in Littleton, CO and beyond with a great team of highly-skilled professionals.

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SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Human Resources Assistant. This position will assist in the creation and maintenance of human resources forms or documents. Answers basic employee questions about human resources policies or offerings. Schedules interviews, orientations, or training sessions. Processes employee status changes or benefits enrollments; maintains records of completed transactions. Inputs HR-related data and compiles standard reports for management review.
Pay Rate:
$22 – $25 per hour.
Work Hours
Monday Through Friday, 8 am – 12 pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.
- Assist with the recruiting process, including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communication, and maintaining applicant tracking systems.
- Support new hire onboarding, including preparing offer letters, conducting background checks, collecting documentation, and coordinating orientation logistics.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee records, including but not limited to personal details, performance evaluations, and benefits documentation.
- Maintains the HRIS database.
- Processes payroll tasks, including paid time off administration.
- Assist with payroll and benefits reconciliations, audits, and payment approvals.
- Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, addressing general questions related to policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Assist with HR reporting and tracking metrics.
- Support benefits administration during open enrollment and new hire onboarding.
- Send appropriate notices to separated employees.
- Act as the point of contact for post-separation queries.
- Help coordinate employee engagement activities and company events.
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:
- Excellent computer skills, including experience with financial analysis using Excel or similar spreadsheet program is required.
- Experience conducting research and analysis.
- High degree of self initiative with ability to seek out relevant information. Ability to work independently and proactively, solve problems, and take responsibility for moving tasks forward.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
EDUCATION/FORMAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
- 1 year of related work experience
This position will be posted until filled.
SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Property Manager (50059 Properties). This position will perform a variety of specialized and/or technical support work that requires detailed knowledge of Housing Management programs. Manage day-to-day operations and administrations of the assigned properties. Supervise and manage the associates working in the properties. Ensure the operations is in compliance with the standards and expectations of the Organization’s policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws governing Section 8 Housing Programs.
Pay Rate:
$24- $31.40 per hour (depending on knowledge and experience)
Work Hours:
8 am – 5 pm, M-F
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:
· Understands and complies with all Federal and State Laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws, regulations, and guidance related to HUD 50059 housing programs,
· Manages the daily operation of the assigned properties, in accordance with the company policies and procedures, and management expectations.
· Supervises, manages, and leads the staffs, to provide excellent customer service to all program participants, and other internal and external clients.
· Calculates the rent due from the program participants, deposits the rent payment, using appropriate methods.
· Ensures all regulatory compliance requirements are met, including annual and interim re-certifications and monitoring and completing appropriate documentation, efficiently and effectively.
· Identifies deficiencies in maintenance or housekeeping; communicates with residents to correct deficiencies.
· Monitors the expenses in conjunction with the annual operating budget.
· Monitors maintenance activities to ensure resident requests and preventative maintenance programs are being performed according to company standards.
· Responds promptly to questions, inquiries, and requests from residents, vendors, visitors, and staff, appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure excellent customer service.
· Assists with decisions regarding families continuing to receive assistance, noncompliance, fraud, and amount of rent payments.
· Responsible for maintaining occupancy numbers and reporting to management monthly.
· In conjunction with Community Support Services, effectively conducts and participates regularly scheduled resident meetings, other community and neighborhood meetings, and other functions.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or its equivalent.
· Minimum 2 year experience in management position, preferably in property management.
· Experience in public housing or knowledge in HUD 50059 Housing 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 position will be posted until it is filled.
Please send your resumé or summary of applicable experience or education to mmanandhar@smho.co with Property Manager (50059 Properties) in the subject line.
EOE M/F/V/D – We use E-Verify to process all new employees.
SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Property Manager (LIHTC Properties). This position will perform a variety of specialized and/or technical support work that requires detailed knowledge of Housing Management programs. Manage day-to-day operations and administrations of the assigned properties. Supervise and manage the associates working in the properties. Ensure the operations is in compliance with the standards and expectations of the Organization’s policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws governing Tax Credit Properties.
Pay Rate:
$24 – $30 per hour (based on knowledge and experience)
Work Hours:
8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday
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:
· Understands and complies with all Federal and State Laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws, regulations.
· Manages the daily operation of the assigned properties, in accordance with the company policies and procedures, and management expectations.
· Supervises, manages, and leads the staffs, to provide excellent customer service to all program participants, and other internal and external clients.
· Calculates the rent due from the program participants, deposits the rent payment, using appropriate methods.
· Ensures all regulatory compliance requirements are met, including annual and interim re-certifications and monitoring and completing appropriate documentation, efficiently and effectively.
· Identifies deficiencies in maintenance or housekeeping; communicates with residents to correct deficiencies.
· Monitors the expenses in conjunction with the annual operating budget.
· Monitors maintenance activities to ensure resident requests and preventative maintenance programs are being performed according to company standards.
· Responds promptly to questions, inquiries, and requests from residents, vendors, visitors, and staff, appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure excellent customer service.
· Assists with decisions regarding families continuing to receive assistance, noncompliance, fraud, and amount of rent payments.
· Responsible for maintaining occupancy numbers and reporting to management monthly.
· In conjunction with Community Support Services, effectively conducts and participates regularly scheduled resident meetings, other community and neighborhood meetings, and other functions.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or its equivalent.
· Minimum 2 years experience in property management.
· Experience in public housing and/or in LIHTC housing 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.
Ability to commute/relocate:
· Littleton, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
· Driver’s License (Required)
Please send your resumé or summary of applicable experience or education to mmanandhar@smho.co with Property Manager (LIHTC Properties) in the subject line.
EOE M/F/V/D – We use E-Verify to process all new employees.
SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Assistant Property Manager. This position will perform a variety of specialized and/or technical support work that requires detailed knowledge of Housing Management programs. Assistant Property Manager will be responsible for front office reception, tenant accounting, and analyzing information and data to create, edit, compile, manipulate, and retrieve files and/or databases and create reports. Hey will also processes routine maintenance requests, resolve resident complaints, and assist Property Manager and other staff.
Pay Rate:
$20 – $24 per hour
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:
- Supports and assists Property Manager in managing the daily operation of the property(ies) in a timely manner, including but not limited to:Lease renewals and recertifications;
- Verification and release of documents.
Showing vacant units to prospective residents/tenants/applicants.
Monitoring and resolving tenant issues/complaints and maintaining incident/accident documentation.
Handle emergency resident calls, and provide information/resources to resolve the emergency.
- Understands and complies with all Federal and State Laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws, regulations, and guidance related to Section 8 housing programs,
- Ensures positive, and collaborative relationships with internal (Eg., Community Support Services, Maintenance, other employees) and external clients .
- Maintains resident files; key/key-fob log; pet and service animal log; parking space log; and any other forms or logs required.
- Helps residents get proper documentations to qualify for Reasonable Accommodation Requests, completing paperwork, and submits paperwork to proper channel.
- Coordinates with PM to perform lease enforcement, walking property, hallways, note concerns and violations for Property Manager review and follow-up, daily;
- Ensures the building, and property grounds are clean, well maintained, and in good condition;
- Plans and arranges work schedule and establishes priorities to complete scheduled assigned work within parameters assigned by the Property Manager or assigned supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year experience in management position, preferably in property management.
- Experience in public housing or knowledge in Section 8 housing program is a plus.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Experience and working knowledge of Project Based Section 8, HUD regulations and policy is a plus;
- Prefer experience and working knowledge of the IRS Section 42 Low Income Housing Credit program;
- Requires basic knowledge of business office practices.
- Requires working knowledge of the principles of office practices and operations records management and the ability to apply those principles to perform essential job functions.
- Requires working knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment, including a telephone, photocopier, fax, computer, and the skill and ability to operate this equipment to perform essential job functions.
- Requires ability to effectively communicate and interact with callers, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant manner.
- Requires ability to effectively deal with people whom, at times, may be angry, argumentative, or disagreeable.
- Requires basic knowledge of agency policies and procedures and the ability to read, interpret, and apply and communicate those policies and procedures to perform essential duties.
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe and Yardi.
- The following mental abilities are needed to perform the essential duties of this position: alertness, precision, auditory discrimination, speaking, problem solving, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
- Requires ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
- Requires the ability to understand verbal information and instruction and ability to exchange information with others and to develop and present recommendations.
- Requires the ability to read and understand written information and ability to compose information and instruction in written form.
- Requires the ability to translate verbal communication into effective written material, e.g., reports and other documents.
- Requires the ability to use and apply technology.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Please send your resumé or summary of applicable experience or education to mmanandhar@smho.co with Assistant Property Manager in the subject line.
EOE M/F/V/D – We use E-Verify to process all new employees.
SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Procurement Specialist. Under general direction, provide purchasing, procurement, and contracting services as defined by HUD and South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) policies and procedures for SMHO owned and operated residential properties (SMHO residential properties). Manages the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Reviews, evaluates, selects, and monitors new or existing vendor accounts. Performs administrative contracting duties, onboarding, and management of vendor accounts.
Work Hours
8 am – 5 pm; Monday through Friday, in-person.
Pay Rate:
$25.52 – $28.50 per hour, depending on experience and knowledge.
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:
- Performs procurement and purchasing duties for a wide variety of commodities and services related to SMHO residential properties maintenance projects.
- Coordinates and provides assistance to staff and vendors in accomplishing various procurement and purchasing functions related to SMHO residential properties.
- Assists in preparation of procurement specifications based on information provided by SMHO personnel and respective SMHO departments, overseeing the selection processes, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with SMHO policies, HUD regulations, and Federal and State Laws.
- Works with respective departments to develop procurement and purchasing plans, Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and complex bids as per HUD specifications, and Federal and State Laws.
- Maintains all paperwork included but not limited to computerized records, and other databases, regarding the procurement projects including but not limited to RFQs, RFPs, Bids, and Contracts.
- Coordinates all RFP’s for SMHO residential property maintenance exceeding the Micro Purchase thresholds by developing bid specifications, soliciting bids, and participating in bid evaluations. Reviews procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local procurement laws and regulations.
- Supports other staff as necessary in the purchase of other commodities and services that exceed HUD’s Micro Purchase threshold guidelines.
- Works directly and communicates with project stakeholders including but not limited to staff, supply vendors, contractors, engineers, architects, and other vendors, as needed for SMHO residential property maintenance.
- Under general supervision, assists with review, negotiation & renewal of existing SMHO residential property repairs and maintenance contracts including but not limited to the ones that are equal to or exceed Micro Purchase thresholds as determined by HUD guidelines.
- Administers prevailing wage conformance and reporting as necessary.
- Ensures that established procurement department purchasing processes are in compliance with SMHO procurement policies and contract terms.
- May assist as a resource in helping source maintenance vendors for specific items not carried in current inventory.
- Assists in reviewing and processing procurement invoices to ensure compliance with SMHO policy, including bur not limited to:
- Creates purchase order (PO) and records in Company used Accounting System.
- Reviews and reconciles all invoices received from vendors. Verifies accuracy of vendor and contract purchase order information.
- Researches, contacts, and communicates invoice discrepancies with the vendors.
- Acquires appropriate approval, enters an invoice in the accounting system, general ledger coding, including proper signature approvals.
- Assists in directing vendors to the appropriate SMHO Finance Department personnel for insurance tracking and verification.
- May assist in processing reimbursement requests for Federal and Local Grants related to SMHO residential property maintenance projects.
- Provide support, documentation, input and analysis for budget and audit, as necessary.
- Acts as procurement liaison to other SMHO teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent; and
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience; or
- Requires equivalent combination of education, formal training, and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Experience must demonstrate the ability to create, manage, and sustain quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and professional levels.
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Must be able to evaluate complex data to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Must be able to negotiate effectively, for cost savings.
- Must be able to review contracts and compliance standards.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Must have positive attitude and willingness to assist in a variety of tasks and assignments;
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Must have the ability to communicate with and assist a diverse population of clientele with diplomacy and tact (including seniors; mentally, emotionally and physically disabled individuals, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds);
- Must have knowledge of office procedures and basic office equipment, business English and basic mathematics;
- Must have the ability to maintain efficiency and accuracy under pressure of deadlines and numerous interruptions throughout the workday;
- Must be a self-starter and possess organizational and time-management skills;
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and share relevant information vital to the efficient operation of the agency as necessary;
South Metro Housing Options provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
At South Metro Housing Options, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform Human Resources Team.
This position will be posted until filled.
Please send your resumé or summary of applicable experience or education to mmanandhar@smho.co with Assistant Property Manager in the subject line.
EOE M/F/V/D – We use E-Verify to process all new employees.
SMHO is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join as Resident Services Coordinator. This position will link South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) residents, in need of services, with the appropriate program, resource, or service providers in the community in order for them to be lease compliant at all times. Act as a liaison with area agencies for residents by enhancing their independence and helping to arrange services to meet their needs across the five core programming areas (housing stability, financial capability, community engagement, education, and health and wellness). Develop and coordinate events for residents living at properties owned and operated by SMHO. Inform supervisor of potential management issues and conflicts that are not within the scope of the Resident Services Department.
Pay Rate:
- $23.17 – $25 per hour
Schedule
- 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.
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:
- Accept referrals on residents from Management, building staff, family, service providers, police and/or social service agencies or other residents. Complete a vulnerability screen and collect any further information necessary. Provide information on specific services and/or program providers, giving options whenever possible. The resident or family member should be encouraged to arrange for the required services, whenever possible. If the resident is eligible for public assistance programs, the Resident Service Coordinator will assist with the application and follow up with the resident to assure appropriateness and satisfaction.
- Work with the resident to monitor the services and activity of providers ensuring quality of care and cost-effectiveness.
- · May occasionally be required to make referrals to Adult Protective Services or Child Protective Services or Arapahoe Mental Health, as residents are deemed to be at risk. Will coordinate reporting with Community Support Services Manager.
- · Maintain up-to-date files on service providers in the community and share this information with residents. Assess any services needed by the resident and coordinate services directly with the resident.
- Coordinate service providers as needed. Assist with redeterminations for housing assistance, TANF, OAP, SSI, QMB, etc., if applicable.
- · Meet regularly with Community Support Services Manager to discuss ongoing resident concerns, receive supervision and support.
- · Meet regularly with other staff as needed to ensure program focus and quality of service.
- · Keep a written and digital record of all referrals made to the residents in order to monitor the level and scope of services that are accessed on behalf of the residents. Participate in the data management system for Resident Services.
- Network and build working relationships including, but not limited to, Home Health Care agencies, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), Transportation, Legal Assistance (Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney), and agencies such as Job Training, Medicaid, SSI, Home and Community Based Services, Medicare, Home Care Allowance.
- Plan and coordinate educational and social events for resident and provide information for residents by posting informational signage on each event prior to the event and in newsletters.
- Continually develop new programs based on resident needs assessment, information and requests.
- · Work with and coordinate smoke-free programs and activities with Community Support Services Manager
- Work closely with the Communications Manager to support ongoing communication needs for the property and community.
- · Provide monthly activity report to Community Support Services Manager
- Post and maintain regular office hours and keep all scheduled appointments, meetings, networking events and trainings.
- Complete all resident move-in orientations in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Social work, housing, activities planning or community service education background.
- Minimum of five years of proven experience in social work, activities planning, housing, community service or related field. Have knowledge of and interest in aging and various disability issues, family services and counseling techniques.
- Requires solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of: records management, business office practices, and office terminology and procedures.
- Requires solid interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and written communication skills; investigative skills and the ability to identify reliable information resources.
- The ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals or groups of individuals of varying social, cultural, racial, economic, professional and educational backgrounds, including the ability to work effectively with individuals who may be difficult or challenging.
- The ability to act with tact, good judgment, decision making and discretion; and to maintain the confidentiality of matters, as appropriate.
- Working knowledge of best practices in social determinants of health, social work practice, trauma informed care.
South Metro Housing Options provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
At South Metro Housing Options, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform Human Resources Team.
This position will be posted until filled.
Please send your resumé or summary of applicable experience or education to mmanandhar@smho.co with Assistant Property Manager in the subject line.
EOE M/F/V/D – We use E-Verify to process all new employees.
How to Apply
We are thrilled you are considering a career with us! Please send your resume with qualifications and cover letter directly to Human Resources at hr@smho.co. The subject line should be the title of the job you are applying for.