Compliance Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Familiarity with HUD, Homeless programs, and Section 8 subsidy required
• Working knowledge of NYC service programs such as, but not limited to: NYC 15/15, ESSHI, DHS SRO Supportive Services, SPC CoC, NYC’s supportive housing application (2010E)
• Ability to manage substantial amounts of data such as annual contract rent increases, legal rents, income limit changes, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Internet search/usage Office 365
• Ability to maintain a high level of care and respect for applicants and tenants
• Ability to liaise effectively with WSFSSH employees throughout the organization to achieve the WSFSSH Leasing & Compliance Team’s goal - The ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries
• Ability to uphold standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion in provision of services
• Maintain a commitment to supporting underserved communities who have experience systemic oppression and bias
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in NYC’s affordable housing real estate market, with experience in leasing and compliance, affordable housing programs, income certifications and/or other areas related to WSFSSH’s Leasing and Compliance function
• Certified Occupancy Specialist or LIHTC Compliance Specialist certificate required
• Experience with property management software; RealPage’s OneSite is preferable
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience with NYC’s Housing Connect preferred
• Experience working in government entitlements a plus
• Experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze occupancy rate at sites in portfolio and determine the appropriate number of interview/appointment notices
• Manage waiting lists in accordance with HUD tenant selection plans and Fair Housing Law
• Coordinate with the management team to ensure the apartments are ready for move-in
• Maintain and update applicant referrals through HRA’s Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS) (if applicable)
• Pre-qualify applicants in accordance with the program procedures and housing requirements
• Interview applicants for program and determine eligibility
• Send third-party income verifications
• Run EIV reports and background checks (if applicable)
• Prepare income certification package and submit to WSFSSH’s Compliance department as well as the city for approval (if necessary)
• Gather and Input information into the property management database
• Finalize initial leasing and subsidy paperwork and submit to the building
• Prepare and conduct weekly vacancy meetings with designated members of building staff in portfolio
• Participate in lease-up of affordable housing developments by WSFSSH. Lease up activities can include Housing Connect log tracking, unit eligibility review, unit showings, lease package preparation, conducting lease signings, and other tasks as needed
• Field housing inquiries and route them to the appropriate person
• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills
• Comply fully with all WSFSSH confidentiality guidelines with discretion and integrity
• Attend supervision, team, and staff meetings
• Assist with other duties as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403 (B) retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability
• Short-term and Long- term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more
• Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.