We are currently looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist for our 412 unit residential property located in Jersey City, NJ. The Compliance Specialist performs all management duties associated with certifications for such programs as Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Family Self Sufficiency, Moderate Rehabilitation, HOME, Rural Development, Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other programs or projects owned or managed by the Housing Authority. Accurately maintains a caseload of program participants under HUD Section 8 regulations, other program requirements, and Housing Authority policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes eligible households for rental assistance and affordable housing programs. Processes the applications and information received from the Property Manager and determines their eligibility for the program
• Verifies income, assets, medical or unusual expenses and assisted dwelling information. Enters data in OneSite generating rent, utility allowance and escrow calculations
• Prepares necessary forms for the Property Manager to secure signatures to finalize agreements between tenants, owners, and the management agent
• Maintains participant contact by phone and mail. Assures that participants are fulfilling their responsibility in providing accurate verification and timely submission of other necessary documents
• Performs annual reexaminations as well as computing any interim rent changes. Assists participants complete and sign all papers related to beginning housing assistance, interims, and annual re-certifications, explaining in terms they understand to insure compliance with program rules
• Completes all work according to established Multifamily Management Services procedures
• Establishes, maintains, and updates various logs and books related to the orderly maintenance of records. Ensures all computer records of all tenants are accurate and current. Promptly and accurately maintains all file documentation within OneSite
• Resolves program abuse allegations. Reviews public records. Investigates as directed. Issues program warning or notice of termination as warranted
• Informs manager(s) of program requirements including Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Processes rent abatement as requested by inspection. Terminates HAP contract as warranted
• Prepares monthly reports and attends meetings as necessary and required
• Performs other related essential duties and tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of rental assistance and affordable housing programs
• The ability to read and understand technical documentation such as federal housing regulations and associated policies and procedures
• The ability to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations such as fractions and percentages
• Proven written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Reasonable knowledge of the community, social and economic resources available to low income and elderly individuals, with emphasis on resources as they apply to housing
• Ability to learn and follow regulations, policies and procedures of the HUD and LIHTC programs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of tenants and landlords. Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. Ability to work with diverse ethnic and low-income families in a professional manner. Knowledge of a second language helpful but not necessary
• Requires previous office experience working with the public in which the following skills were attained: effective telephone skills, ability to deal tactfully with a variety of people under constantly changing circumstances using tact and diplomacy, ability to prioritize tasks and work under minimal direction, ability to understand and follow complex verbal and/or written instructions, and familiarity with filing systems and standard business machines (such as copiers, calculators, typewriter, computer equipment, telephone systems, etc.).
• Must be capable of performing light lifting of up to 20 pounds while in the office, predominately paper products, small office equipment, files, etc.

Qualifications for this position

• Three years’ experience with low-income, senior, or housing related programs
• Certified COS, TCS, MORS, BOS, CMH or AHM (preferred)
• High School Diploma
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer