Compliance Specialist

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS

Compliance Specialist

We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package opportunities to grow within the organization and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN Housing Partners:CHN is a highly seasoned nonprofit affordable housing developer housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7000 affordable homes and each year serve over 60000 families through a wide array of housing services.

We work in Ohio and neighboring states including Michigan to preserve and expand affordable housing and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing we are investing in families communities and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are.

Learn More about CHN Housing Partners Benefits by clicking here!CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options) Vacation Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Position Summary: The Compliance Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all initial annual and interim income certifications for new and existing residents.

This role administers and reviews all move-in and unit transfer requests to ensure eligibility and program compliance. The Compliance Specialist ensures full compliance with HUD and LIHTC regulatory requirements including adherence to Fair Housing laws reasonable accommodation and modification requirements and program-specific policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for maintaining complete accurate and audit-ready resident files ensuring required HUD documentation and reports are prepared and submitted timely and supporting ongoing compliance with federal state and investor requirements.

The rate of pay for this position is $56000 per year commensurate with experience ($26.92 hourly; FLSA Non-Exempt).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process all income verifications and monitor compliance requirements for CHN managed portfolios
Maintain the waiting list and applicant files for the CHN managed portfolios
Coordinate waiting list updates and purge
Review applications to determine eligibility in compliance with HUD and OHFA LITHC programs.
Perform applicant prequalification which includes but is not limited to verifying eligibility documentation including criminal history evictions child support and other verifications
Process and evaluate tenant transfer request including reasonable accommodations
Complete monthly EIV reports and store in master file
Complete all discrepancies related to tenant income certifications
Manage the Tenant self-certification on income process related to re-certifications using a current 120-day cycle for mailings reviewing self-declarations and data entry and file management.
Manage the data Base of self-certifications and full re-certifications related to the HOME/HDAP requirements from OHFA The City of Cleveland and any other investors.
Complete the distribution of all letters notices and forms related to the annual rent increased approved by HUD and OHFA
Respond to general resident needs and inquiries related to the re-certification process rent increases and payment coupons.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

COS/ Section 8 certification and Tax credit training/Certification
5 years of previous experience in LIHTC
Working experience in Yardi Onesite or Other housing software

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate critical thinking problem-solving organizational and time management skills
Good computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office and Yardi Voyager
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people residents staff supervisors owners syndicators and state agencies
Strong knowledge of procedures and policies of residential property management
Strong knowledge of landlord tenant law fair housing regulations and bookkeeping procedures
Strong math skills with the ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.
Ability to plan assign review and coordinate work and programs independently
Must be dependable and have strong work attendance
Ability to conduct tax credit compliance reviews

Other:

Must attend OHFA and other housing training events yearly
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and automobile insurance
Travel within city limits (approximately 5%)

Preferred:

Professional Certification in Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Associate Degree or equivalent experience in housing management

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.
Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.

Why Should You Apply

You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
Great benefits.
Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.

M/F/V/D/EOE

Required Experience:

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