What are the responsibilities and job description for the Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist position at The Barcus Company Inc?
Job Summary:
The Compliance Specialist will support the oversight of the Company?s centralized Assisted Housing compliance program including compliance regulations, audit preparation, and training.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Have full knowledge and accountability for company-wide compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3; Public Housing Handbook 7465.1 and CMHA occupancy policy where applicable; FMHA Rural Housing; HUD Section 8 project-based HAP agreements; Housing vouchers; IRS Section 42 code and state agency LIHTC regulations; and other related compliance regulations.
- Assist Compliance Manager with audit processes and systems to ensure ongoing adherence and accountability to the Affordable Housing policies and procedures.
- Conduct random audits for program compliance. Conduct annual internal audit for all properties to include file review and program compliance. Conduct semi-annual audits to ensure resident files are in proper order and that affordable compliance requirements are being met.
- Train new on-site Occupancy Specialist staff and provide refresher training as needed.
- Maintain communication with regulatory agencies on behalf of the Company.
- Review all move in files and provide response to sites within Company policy time frame.
- Field incoming phone calls from on-site staff with questions directly related to income and asset eligibility, EIV, and their community-specific compliance requirements.
- Provide OneSite compliance-related user technical assistance to managers and occupancy specialists.
- Monitor compliance with AFHMP.
- Assist Compliance Manager with submission of quarterly special claims for all properties.
- Attend seminars and other training/education opportunities as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to travel up to 80%.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service; verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, OneSite, and other related software.
Education and Experience:
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of property management experience preferred.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist designation preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- Insurance benefits available immediately
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus and raise based on performance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Work-life balance
- Career advancement
