Compliance Specialist, Temporary

Our Mission

CCH builds quality, affordable housing in caring communities. The meaningful work we do as a team benefits very low-income seniors who might otherwise have no place to call home. At our caring communities, seniors can age in place while living in safe, comfortable homes and remain actively connected with others.
 

Our Values
Sustainability – Maintaining our own organizational health and viability and maintaining sustainable communities for our residents

Integrity – Striving for reliability and honesty in all that we do and say

Independence – Empowering people to age in place with dignity

CCH Beliefs
We are more than a Home for Residents. We are more than a Job for Employees.

Job Summary

The Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with all affordable housing program operations and required quarterly and annual reports. The Compliance Specialist reviews tenant files for compliance and maintains CCH policies and procedures regarding Fair Housing, tenant selection, regulatory requirements, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to caring and positive working and living environments for all employees and residents
• Review and approve move-ins, move outs, annual certifications and interim certifications for HUD, LIHTC and TBV programs.
• Process HAP requests for HUD subsidy; Implement gross rent changes; Process HUD special claims and repayment agreements.
• Participate in lease-up and special projects at communities managed by CCH.
• Provide support via video, phone, email, or in person to all Community Management teams with regards to correct policies and procedures of program certification, as well as outstanding compliance related issues.
• Receive applications for housing from multiple communities within an assigned portfolio
• Review applications for completeness and program qualifications;
• Enter data and upload documentation into Yardi software;
• Send acceptance letter to applicants that are eligible for programs;
• Create removal documentation when applicants are not eligible for programs;
• Send pre-qualification letters to applicants when units become available;
• Enter waitlist comments for key activities and events;
• Verifies compliance with rules and regulations of various funding sources, fair housing standards and CCH policies and procedures
• Audit community files for accuracy and completeness; Conduct tenant file reviews, audits, onsite file reviews, track and complete certifications and input tenant certifications into YARDI.
• Performs quarterly on-site reviews of properties with variable and complex funding arrangements to include: Tax Credit, HUD project-based Section 8, Tax Exempt Bonds, AHP, RHCP, CalHFA, CDBG, NEF, MHP and other private and public sources.
• Assists with development and roll-out of agency-wide policies, procedures and processes that ensure compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting + Organizational Relationships
This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Compliance and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation & Classification
CCH is committed to paying competitive wages. The salary range for this position is $23.32 - $32.64 per hour. Based on CCH’s Compensation philosophy, most new hires are brought in at the minimum salary range. CCH has a competitive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 8% of an employer contribution for retirement, and more. This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position. This position is based at the CCH Central Office - Walnut Creek.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include continual sitting, typing, and repetitive computer use for up to 8 hours a day. The position also requires frequent communication with others, including hearing and speaking clearly with individuals and groups, in person and via phone and video calls. These demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
CCH is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. We encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants who are disabled may participate in the application process. If you are seeking accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years of related housing experience required
• Certified Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Occupancy Specialist required or willing and able to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment.
• A strong working knowledge of Fair Housing law, HUD regulations, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and the Section 8 program.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and/or an accounts receivable background.
• Proficient with YARDI, Microsoft Office 365 and ability to quickly learn the organization’s other systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, listening, and influencing others
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to serve with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Remain familiar with current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ever changing Federal Regulations as they relate to Affordable Housing programs
• CCH conducts background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Satisfactory completion of background check is a requirement of employment with CCH.  
• A valid driver license, reliable personal vehicle, personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements.