Compliance Specialist-Affordable Housing-Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Compliance Specialist (Bi-lingual/Tax Credit)

This position is responsible for providing on-site leasing and compliance for one or more residential multifamily apartment communities. We are seeking a Bi-lingual dedicated and knowledgeable Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to join our team. It is essential in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to low-income housing, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and Project-Based Section 8 housing. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting on-site leasing and compliance reviews, providing training, and ensuring that all properties meet the necessary standards for affordable housing. This is a fast-paced environment and attention to detail is a requirement for continued employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Managing compliance and recertification programs for LIHTC and Section 8
• Work Closely with tenants and applicants to lease, Wait list management, certify and recertify for Tax credit and section 8 programs.
• Assist with leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures
• Assist with move-ins/move-outs
• Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including:
• Scheduling and administering resident interviews
• Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information
• Scheduling resident recertification interviews
• Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
• Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's
• Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
• Assisting office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities
• Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes
• Assisting management to prepare for state audits
• Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed

Requirements: 

• Requires Affordable housing experience, Tax Credit and PB Section 8 
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years recertification experience with a preference for professional certification(s) such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or any of the industry HUD and LIHTC designations required- Section 8 or Public Housing is acceptable
• Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
• Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
• Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD project based section 8 and LIHTC programs
• Prior LIHTC recertification experience is necessary
• Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO
• Section 8 experience A MUST
• Tax Credit experience A MUST
• Public Housing experience A MUST
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired 

Workplace Requirements
Monday-through-Friday is the primary work schedule, but evenings and/or weekends may be required on a regular basis and may not be fully known in advance.

Education
High school diploma or GED. This position requires the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. 

Professional Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management and Lease Up

Attendance/Travel Requirements
40 hours a week, no travel.

Computer skills
Intermediate Computer/Microsoft Suites/Internet knowledge and working knowledge of Outlook, and  OneSite/Yardi

Physical Demands
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Learning & Development
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Sh