Compliance Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona at Native American Connections

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Compliance Specialist I reports to the Director of Compliance and Asset Management and provides results-driven regulatory compliance strategies within NAC’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) portoflio. The position is responsible for the oversight of all LIHTC, HOME, HTF, NSP, NHTF and other funding sources ensuring compliance with all regulatory agreements and income qualification for all tenants on an ongoing basis. The position is expected to be the subject matter expert for periodic questions/issues that arise in relation to the certification process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and ensures compliance with all policy/processes and funding regulations for assigned PSH properties in NAC’s portfolio.
• Ability to prioritize completion of certification file review and approval while ensuring files are reviewed within a 72-hour period.
• Responsible for preliminary review of all application and annual certification paperwork based on specific program compliance guidelines for assigned properties.
• Monitors timeliness of annual re-certification process to ensure accurate annual tenant certification in accordance with property-specific funding program requirements.
• Attend site audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies or investors as assigned.
• Conducts on-site tenant file internal audits and provides recommendations for corrective actions to bring files into compliance.
• Assist in the lease up of new properties to provide needed support to ensure our mission of housing urban Native Americans, while maintaining Fair Housing practices.
• Attends and completes all assigned Tax Credit, HOME and other necessary training courses to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and conducts training to site property management staff regarding rules and regulations of funding sources, federal programs and NAC policy and processes to ensure tenant file compliance.
• Provides guidance and training on the use of the property management system (OneSite).
• Assists in gathering documentation and completion of annual City, State, Federal, and other funding source compliance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Knowledge of HUD’s Homeless definitions and their applicability as it relates to specific funding sources.
• Knowledge of the Housing First model
• Experience working with the Homeless, Homeless Veteran’s and other special needs populations.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Ability and motivation to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when addressing noncompliance with staff, applicants and residents.
• Comprehensive understanding of Section 42 (LIHTC), HUD HOME & regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of other affordable housing funding programs such as State Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, or FHLB AHP.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal housing regulations and property management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE: Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Native American Connections, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

This position is considered to be Exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws. Non-Exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.