Compliance Specialist I - PSH

Native American Connections•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Compliance Specialist I reports to the Director of Compliance and Asset Management and provides results-driven regulatory compliance strategies within NAC’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) portoflio. The position is responsible for the oversight of all LIHTC, HOME, HTF, NSP, NHTF and other funding sources ensuring compliance with all regulatory agreements and income qualification for all tenants on an ongoing basis. The position is expected to be the subject matter expert for periodic questions/issues that arise in relation to the certification process.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED
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.
At least 5 years of experience in the affordable housing industry.
Knowledge of Fair Housing rules/regulations/practices.
Must have and maintain reliable transportation and meet all AZ State insurance requirements (site travel is required)
Knowledge of HUD’s Homeless definitions and their applicability as it relates to specific funding sources.
Knowledge of the Housing First model
Experience working with the Homeless, Homeless Veteran’s and other special needs populations.
Knowledge and proficiency with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Exercises sound judgment.
Ability and motivation to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when addressing noncompliance with staff, applicants and residents.
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 local, State, and Federal housing regulations and property management.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with industry standard software applications such as RealPage preferred.
Experience working with the Native American population preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and ensures compliance with all policy/processes and funding regulations for assigned PSH properties in NAC’s portfolio.
Ability to prioritize completion of certification file review and approval while ensuring files are reviewed within a 72-hour period.
Responsible for preliminary review of all application and annual certification paperwork based on specific program compliance guidelines for assigned properties.
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.
Conducts on-site tenant file internal audits and provides recommendations for corrective actions to bring files into compliance.
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.
Attends and completes all assigned Tax Credit, HOME and other necessary training courses to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements.
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.
Provides guidance and training on the use of the property management system (OneSite).
Assists in gathering documentation and completion of annual City, State, Federal, and other funding source compliance reporting.
Other duties as assigned