Coordinator, Monitoring & Compliance

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work impact the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), we coordinate and manage federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness. The Coordinator, Monitoring, is responsible for the daily operations of the Monitoring & Compliance unit at LAHSA. This position will plan and conduct compliance monitoring for LAHSA funded agencies. When directed, they will also act as the representative for the organization in cultivating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all partners, key stakeholders and other community partners.

Requirements

Requires 3 years’ experience in compliance, monitoring, or auditing
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing, may substitute for experience.
Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.
Grant management and administration of federal and non-federal funds
Demonstrated experience in Uniform Guidance, Accounting Standards, Audit Standards, Internal Controls and Risk Analysis
Knowledgeable in Federal Statutes and Regulations, such as HEARTH ACT, HUD Emergency Solution Grant, HUD Continuum of Care, HUD Community Development Block Grant, DPSS CalWORKs Housing Support Program, John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Intermediate or advanced level understanding of Microsoft Office
Computerized information systems used in financial and or accounting applications
Web-based software applications for client level and aggregate program data, such as Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Experience in audit interview techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to interface with the public and staff on all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment
A valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of hire.
Employees must also meet and maintain LAHSA's driver eligibility requirements and be eligible for coverage under LAHSA's automobile insurance policy, in accordance with the policy's underwriting and eligibility requirements, throughout their employment.
Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and conduct on-site reviews, in accordance with LAHSA policies, procedures, and tools, to ensure LAHSA funded agencies adhere to LAHSA standards and have appropriate internal controls over their systems
Conducts interviews with all levels of staff at LAHSA-funded agencies to verify compliance with the Federal, State, and Local regulations as specified in the LAHSA contract
Use data mining techniques to identify and test high-risk transactions
Prepare and issue monitoring reports identifying findings and recommended corrective actions
Conducts follow-up investigations on any discrepancies identified
Conduct risk assessments and financial viability reviews for all LAHSA-funded agencies to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk
Develops compliance monitoring tools, including interview questions, to verify compliance with the Federal, State, and Local regulations as specified in the LAHSA contract
Follow policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program
Develop recommendations that result in changes to LAHSA contracting policies and practices.
Maintain integrity of data and comply with data request
Build successful, collaborative relationships at all levels of LAHSA, as well as with contractors and other stakeholders
Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues and concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved
Participates in regular review and approval of business processes, policies, and procedures to ensure activities remain accurate, timely and relevant
Keeps apprised of all laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies affecting LAHSA and homelessness
Work with LAHSA-funded agencies toward a resolution on questioned cost or compliance concern/finding identified through documentation review
Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of concern/finding, and link to appropriate technical assistance as required
Conduct training, workshops, and any necessary technical assistance to LAHSA staff and stakeholders
Other duties and special projects as assigned