Compliance Specialist I - PSH

Description

• Monitors timeliness of annual re-certification process to ensure accurate annual tenant certification in accordance with property-specific funding program requirements.
• Attend site audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies or investors as assigned.
• Provides guidance and conducts training to site property management staff regarding rules and regulations of funding sources, federal programs and NAC policy and processes to ensure tenant file compliance.
• Attends and completes all assigned Tax Credit, HOME and other necessary training courses to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Assists in gathering documentation and completion of annual City, State, Federal, and other funding source compliance reporting.
• Provides guidance and training on the use of the property management system (OneSite).
• Assist in the lease up of new properties to provide needed support to ensure our mission of housing urban Native Americans, while maintaining Fair Housing practices.
• Conducts on-site tenant file internal audits and provides recommendations for corrective actions to bring files into compliance.
• Responsible for preliminary review of all application and annual certification paperwork based on specific program compliance guidelines for assigned properties.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with all policy/processes and funding regulations for assigned PSH properties in NAC’s portfolio.

Requirements

• Ability and motivation to meet deadlines.
• Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
• Ability to prioritize completion of certification file review and approval while ensuring files are reviewed within a 72-hour period.
• Knowledge of the Housing First model
• Experience working with the Homeless, Homeless Veteran’s and other special needs populations.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal housing regulations and property management.
• Knowledge and proficiency with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency with industry standard software applications such as RealPage preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with and knowledge of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, HUD housing funding programs, rental subsidy programs, and other various affordable housing funding sources.
• Able to sit, stand walk with/ without accommodations.
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation and meet all AZ State insurance requirements (site travel is required)
• High School graduate or GED
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when addressing noncompliance with staff, applicants and residents.
• Knowledge of HUD’s Homeless definitions and their applicability as it relates to specific funding sources.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Section 42 (LIHTC), HUD HOME & regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of other affordable housing funding programs such as State Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, or FHLB AHP.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing rules/regulations/practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience working with the Native American population preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the affordable housing industry.

Benefits

• Behavioral Health Services: Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.
• Affordable Housing: Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance