Compliance Specialist-Affordable Housing

Pratum Companies•Baltimore, MD

54d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing on-site leasing and compliance for one or more residential multifamily apartment communities. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to join our team. It is essential in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to low-income housing, with a strong focus on Project-Based Section 8 housing. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting on-site leasing and compliance reviews, providing training, and ensuring that all properties meet the necessary standards for affordable housing. This is a fast-paced environment and attention to detail is a requirement for continued employment.

Requirements

Requires Affordable housing experience
Impeccable customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have a minimum of three (3) years recertification experience with a preference for professional certification(s) such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or any of the industry HUD and LIHTC designations required- Section 8 or Public Housing is acceptable
Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD, Project-Based Section 8 housing
Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO
Section 8 experience A MUST
Tax Credit experience A MUST
Public Housing experience A MUST
High school diploma or GED. This position requires the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management and Lease Up
40 hours a week, no travel.
Intermediate Computer/Microsoft Suites/Internet knowledge and working knowledge of Outlook, and OneSite/Yardi
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is desired

Responsibilities

Work Closely with tenants and applicants to lease, certify and recertify.
Leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures
Assist with move-ins/move-outs
Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including:
Scheduling and administering resident interviews
Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information
Scheduling resident recertification interviews
Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's
Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
Assisting office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities
Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes
Assisting management to prepare for state audits
Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed