Compliance Specialist

Are you passionate about ending homelessness? Are you mission-driven and looking for a team of like-minded professionals?

Our client, a non-profit housing provider, is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join their team! The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for assigning income eligible applicants to restricted units, reviewing files, data entry, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws/regulations including the LIHTC and HOME programs, as well as other federal and state assisted programs. To ensure an ideal match with the company, this role will be temp-to-hire; with a strong chance of hire for the right candidate

Apply today to join a best-in-class staff on their mission to provide stable lives and wellness for those in need; we are hiring immediately for open positions!

Salary:

• $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Interview and process eligible households during initial move-in, while reviewing all application and certification paperwork.
• Approve or deny applicants based on specific program compliance for multiple sites.
• Assist in the coordination of initial project leas-ups ensuring timely and accurate processing of applications per the regulatory agreements and Tax Credit Compliance and if applicable, Section 8 guidelines.
• Prepare for and participate in annual compliance audits by state and local agencies.
• Assist applicants with the preparation of Section 8 documents and high-volume scheduling with the local PHA.
• Prepare for and participate in annual compliance audits by state and local agencies.
• Prepare monthly reports to the Compliance Administrator regarding all move-ins for compliance purposes.
• Coordinate duties to the Rental Office staff to ensure all vacant units are assigned and with CES to get new applicants.
• Act as Liaison to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and other state and local agencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in affordable housing, or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area and minimum of 2 years’ experience in affordable housing
• Must possess knowledge of LIHTC and other affordable housing Programs
• Familiar with the use of computer programs such as Yardi, CES, and other relevant programs preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, residents, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, residents, customers, and the general public.

Send in your resume TODAY for consideration!

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JWilliams Staffing, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to local Fair Chance Ordinances. JWilliams Staffing participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. JWilliams Staffing complies with all federal E-Verify rules and responsibilities, and provides required federal postings in an electronic format to all candidates and employees via the JWS online portal.