Compliance Specialist

Chinatown Community Development Center•San Francisco, CA

3d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist ensures that the regulatory and compliance requirements are met for each property and reports to the Associate Director of Compliance. The position requires a person with knowledge of local, state, and federal affordable housing requirements. The Compliance Specialist performs on-site file reviews/audits, assists on lease ups, and provides periodic training to property management staff. S/he must thrive in a stressful and active team environment.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with affordable housing management principles, including funding and regulatory requirements, landlord/tenant law, and fair housing regulations
Sensitivity to challenges facing low-income and monolingual residents
Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of management and government agencies
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Capacity to work independently and exercise own judgment in problem-solving
Must be willing and able to travel to different sites to carry out duties and responsibilities associated with compliance and occupancy issues
High level of motivation, initiative, and flexibility
Being accurate and highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills
Excellent organizational, administrative, financial, and communication skills (written and oral)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Property Management Software

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in compliance or property management
Knowledge of HUD, TCAC, HOME, HCD, MOHCD, and other guidelines/programs
Demonstrate knowledge of Fair Housing Laws as well as other regulations and rules
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)
Demonstrated experience with low-income populations
Experience working in affordable housing properties with multiple layers of funding
Experience working in the nonprofit sector

Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and inspect files for accuracy and compliance with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements and other program requirements
Keep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main office
Provide periodic one-on-one and/or group trainings to property management staff
Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issues
Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and ensure files are accurate and comply with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, other program requirements, and resident selection criteria
Update forms/documents/resident selection criteria at the property management portal for the division’s portfolio
Assist Associate Director of Compliance and others in preparing reports and correspondence for funders, investors and regulatory agencies
Coordinate with Associate Director of Compliance to ensure that all first year tenant files are in compliance
Follow Chinatown CDC’s file review standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agreement for each property
Verify resident's requests for Reasonable Accommodations with Care Providers and draft a response letter for the 504 Coordinator to sign
Work with Property Management staff and others to prepare for and respond to site inspections and audits
Provide Associate Director of Compliance with overall reporting on the compliance status of entire portfolio
Participate in Lease-Ups and/or marketing at new and existing properties
Assist Associate Director of Compliance in developing and organizing corrective action plans based on internal or external audit findings
Attend HUD industry meetings and other compliance workshops as required
Bring non-compliance issues to the attention of the Associate Director of Compliance for corrective action
Contribute to a safe and pleasure work environment
Follow policies and procedures, including safe work practices
Other duties as assigned
Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)