Compliance Specialist

Description

• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality
• Ensure the accuracy of the waiting list of applicants for housing to determine applicant eligibility
• Audit property resident files to verify compliance with housing programs and Evergreen processes, including the testing of income and asset verifications and calculations for applicable housing programs
• Ensure all Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports are completed on time as applicable to the housing programs and Evergreen processes
• Complete and timely submit audit reports based on property file reviews
• Ensure all applicable housing program and Evergreen required forms are properly completed and utilized
• Keep current on all updates and changes in affordable housing programs and requirements
• Ensure HAP Payments are submitted on time, HAP Reconciliation, Special Claims
• Assist with HUD annual rent increases, contract renewals, utility analyses, and RCS.
• Assist properties as necessary to prepare for Management and Occupancy Reviews and assist with post review responses
• Assist with coordinating training and monitoring of EIV and TRACS processes
• Respond to compliance audit reports and submit to Portfolio Manager within 7 to 30 days
• Review, provide written response, and process household file applications for rental assistance and affordable housing programs within to the compliance department
• Assist, as needed, with training of site staff in compliance related processes and procedures

Requirements

• Ability to handle pressure due to complexity and time sensitivity of compliance processes
• Affordable Housing Compliance Certification: LIHTC / HUD / HOME or Certified Occupancy Specialist preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in affordable housing compliance with emphasis on Project Based Section 8 and Tax Credit
• Reliable transportation, flexibility for scheduling, and ability to travel 60% or more of the work week
• Basic math proficiency required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to include ability to write and verbally explain processes, procedures, and directives via emails, letters, reports, and presentations, etc.
• Able to work patiently and professionally with residents while providing exceptional customer service
• Proficiency in property management software, OneSite preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance