Compliance Specialist - Chinatown Community Development Center - Career Page

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Job Summary The Compliance Specialist ensures that the regulatory and compliance requirements are met for each property and reports to the Associate Director of Compliance. The position requires a person with knowledge of local, state, and federal affordable housing requirements. The Compliance Specialist performs on-site file reviews/audits, assists on lease ups, and provides periodic training to property management staff. S/he must thrive in a stressful and active team environment.Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, RegularLocation: Chinatown neighborhood, San FranciscoHours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pmSalary: $36.31 - $38.22 per hour; Comprehensive Benefits The Organization: A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.Essential FunctionsSchedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and inspect files for accuracy and compliance with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements and other program requirementsKeep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main officeProvide periodic one-on-one and/or group trainings to property management staffMaintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issuesJob ResponsibilitiesSchedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and ensure files are accurate and comply with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, other program requirements, and resident selection criteriaKeep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main officeUpdate forms/documents/resident selection criteria at the property management portal for the division’s portfolioAssist Associate Director of Compliance and others in preparing reports and correspondence for funders, investors and regulatory agenciesMaintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issuesCoordinate with Associate Director of Compliance to ensure that all first year tenant files are in complianceFollow Chinatown CDC’s file review standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agreement for each propertyVerify resident's requests for Reasonable Accommodations with Care Providers and draft a response letter for the 504 Coordinator to signWork with Property Management staff and others to prepare for and respond to site inspections and auditsProvide Associate Director of Compliance with overall reporting on the compliance status of entire portfolioParticipate in Lease-Ups and/or marketing at new and existing propertiesAssist Associate Director of Compliance in developing and organizing corrective action plans based on internal or external audit findingsAttend HUD industry meetings and other compliance workshops as requiredBring non-compliance issues to the attention of the Associate Director of Compliance for corrective actionOther Duties:Contribute to a safe and pleasure work environmentFollow policies and procedures, including safe work practicesOther duties as assignedEmbody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFamiliarity with affordable housing management principles, including funding and regulatory requirements, landlord/tenant law, and fair housing regulationsSensitivity to challenges facing low-income and monolingual residentsAbility to work collaboratively with different levels of management and government agenciesAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesCapacity to work independently and exercise own judgment in problem-solvingMust be willing and able to travel to different sites to carry out duties and responsibilities associated with compliance and occupancy issuesHigh level of motivation, initiative, and flexibilityBeing accurate and highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skillsMinimum QualificationsExcellent organizational, administrative, financial, and communication skills (written and oral)Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Property Management SoftwarPreferred QualificationsTwo (2) years of experience in compliance or property managementKnowledge of HUD, TCAC, HOME, HCD, MOHCD, and other guidelines/programsDemonstrate knowledge of Fair Housing Laws as well as other regulations and rulesCertified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)Demonstrated experience with low-income populationsExperience working in affordable housing properties with multiple layers of fundingExperience working in the nonprofit sectorEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERChinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer. 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Job Summary

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Regular

Status

Location: Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco

Location:

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Hours:

Salary: $36.31 - $38.22 per hour; Comprehensive Benefits

Salary:

The Organization: A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

The Organization

Essential Functions

Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and inspect files for accuracy and compliance with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements and other program requirements

Keep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main office

Provide periodic one-on-one and/or group trainings to property management staff

Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issues

Job Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and ensure files are accurate and comply with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, other program requirements, and resident selection criteria

Keep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main office

Update forms/documents/resident selection criteria at the property management portal for the division’s portfolio

Assist Associate Director of Compliance and others in preparing reports and correspondence for funders, investors and regulatory agencies

Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issues

Coordinate with Associate Director of Compliance to ensure that all first year tenant files are in compliance

Follow Chinatown CDC’s file review standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agreement for each property

Verify resident's requests for Reasonable Accommodations with Care Providers and draft a response letter for the 504 Coordinator to sign

Work with Property Management staff and others to prepare for and respond to site inspections and audits

Provide Associate Director of Compliance with overall reporting on the compliance status of entire portfolio

Participate in Lease-Ups and/or marketing at new and existing properties

Assist Associate Director of Compliance in developing and organizing corrective action plans based on internal or external audit findings

Attend HUD industry meetings and other compliance workshops as required

Bring non-compliance issues to the attention of the Associate Director of Compliance for corrective action

Other Duties:

Contribute to a safe and pleasure work environment

Follow policies and procedures, including safe work practices

Other duties as assigned

Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with affordable housing management principles, including funding and regulatory requirements, landlord/tenant law, and fair housing regulations

Sensitivity to challenges facing low-income and monolingual residents

Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of management and government agencies

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Capacity to work independently and exercise own judgment in problem-solving