Fair Housing + 504 Coordinator

Description

• Monitor regulatory changes and maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local accessibility and fair housing requirements, including HUD guidance.
• Assist with documentation and reporting for regulatory agencies and funding partners, particularly in the affordable housing space.
• Oversee, coordinate and track responses to reasonable accommodation and modification requests.
• Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility laws across Fairstead’s portfolio.
• Provide training and guidance to staff across departments on disability rights, 504 compliance, and best practices in accessibility.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and asset management to ensure accessible design and construction practices.
• Serve as Fairstead’s designated 504 Coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related accessibility laws.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal teams on accessibility audits, reports, corrective action plans, and fair housing investigations.
• Manage and investigate disability-related complaints and grievances, working closely with legal counsel, property management, and third-party vendors as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications in law, public policy, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and professionalism in dealing with residents, advocates, and staff.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fair housing, disability rights, affordable housing compliance, or related regulatory work.
• Deep understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
• Experience handling reasonable accommodation and modification requests in residential housing settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests and investigations concurrently.
• Familiarity with HUD programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments, and public housing is a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance