West Side Federation For Senior And Supportive Housing Inc
Compliance Specialist
West Side Federation For Senior And Supportive Housing Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Compliance, the chief responsibility for the Compliance Specialist is to assist in achieving quality compliance with the requirements of the WSFSSH’s external funders and regulators, thereby safeguarding WSFSSH’s assets and income streams, and meeting WSFSSH’s high standards for excellence in this sphere. In carrying out these duties the Compliance Specialist interacts extensively with both external stakeholders (lenders, syndicators, equity investors, government entities, etc.) and internal staff to ensure that WSFSSH meets its compliance and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the completion of regular compliance reports, monitoring deadlines and requirements to deliver such reports in a timely, thorough, quality manner
Act as assistant researcher regarding compliance and regulatory program standards and requirements; programs include HUD Section 8 / Affordable Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Mitchell-Lama, HHAP, Fair Housing, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing, HPD Regulatory, among others
Assume a supporting role in deciphering and communicating relevant updates, facts, and requirements of related programs; help identify and implement training; keep abreast of material industry / program changes that impact upon WSFSSH’s projects / assets
Act as user of HUD Secure Systems (REAC, EIV, APPS)
Oversee and ensure quality control of the department’s Master Files (electronic and hard copy) related to asset management / compliance records
Draft correspondence concerning all related asset management compliance, certification, subsidy, and other pertinent matters
Serve as the Leasing and Compliance team’s primary source, communicator, and reference point for current and historical income limits, maximum rents and other key compliance parameters for relevant programs
Review, approve, and resolve issues regarding certified rent rolls, TICs / recertification packages, site-based vacancy / occupancy reports, audit reports / audit responses, and other reports and data
Be a proficient user and troubleshooter within RealPage’s Affordable system; work directly with the CFO to roll out / implement new modules as requested
Complete ad hoc special projects, research, analysis as assigned by, and in collaboration with, the Director of Leasing and Compliance
Support and train building staff in their role(s) as contributors to the safekeeping and preservation of WSFSSH assets
Required Skills/Experience
Working knowledge of REAC, EIC, APPS
Demonstrated experience in project management, affordable housing programs, income certification and/or subsidy/regulatory compliance, property management and/or other areas related to WSFSSH’s Asset Management function
Excellent written and spoken communications skills
Strong office/organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve independently
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Internet search/usage
Experience with RealPage’s OneSite
The ability to liaise effectively with supervisor, asset management staff, and other WSFSSH employees throughout the organization to achieve the Asset Management Team’s goal
Be emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities
Maintain a strong and reliable work ethic and work schedule
Must be willing and able to be flexible and adaptable, to multi-task, to effectively handle competing priorities, and to hold and exercise effective and appropriately professional boundaries
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
LIHTC Certification, or relevant work experience
WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Veteran Self-Identification
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
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A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Disability Self-Identification
A disability is ...
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example,disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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Key Responsibilities
Assist with the completion of regular compliance reports, monitoring deadlines and requirements to deliver such reports in a timely, thorough, quality manner
Act as assistant researcher regarding compliance and regulatory program standards and requirements; programs include HUD Section 8 / Affordable Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Mitchell-Lama, HHAP, Fair Housing, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing, HPD Regulatory, among others
Assume a supporting role in deciphering and communicating relevant updates, facts, and requirements of related programs; help identify and implement training; keep abreast of material industry / program changes that impact upon WSFSSH’s projects / assets
Act as user of HUD Secure Systems (REAC, EIV, APPS)
Oversee and ensure quality control of the department’s Master Files (electronic and hard copy) related to asset management / compliance records
Draft correspondence concerning all related asset management compliance, certification, subsidy, and other pertinent matters
Serve as the Leasing and Compliance team’s primary source, communicator, and reference point for current and historical income limits, maximum rents and other key compliance parameters for relevant programs
Review, approve, and resolve issues regarding certified rent rolls, TICs / recertification packages, site-based vacancy / occupancy reports, audit reports / audit responses, and other reports and data
Be a proficient user and troubleshooter within RealPage’s Affordable system; work directly with the CFO to roll out / implement new modules as requested
Complete ad hoc special projects, research, analysis as assigned by, and in collaboration with, the Director of Leasing and Compliance
Support and train building staff in their role(s) as contributors to the safekeeping and preservation of WSFSSH assets
Required Skills/Experience
Working knowledge of REAC, EIC, APPS
Demonstrated experience in project management, affordable housing programs, income certification and/or subsidy/regulatory compliance, property management and/or other areas related to WSFSSH’s Asset Management function
Excellent written and spoken communications skills
Strong office/organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve independently
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Internet search/usage
Experience with RealPage’s OneSite
The ability to liaise effectively with supervisor, asset management staff, and other WSFSSH employees throughout the organization to achieve the Asset Management Team’s goal
Be emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities
Maintain a strong and reliable work ethic and work schedule
Must be willing and able to be flexible and adaptable, to multi-task, to effectively handle competing priorities, and to hold and exercise effective and appropriately professional boundaries
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
LIHTC Certification, or relevant work experience
WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Veteran Self-Identification
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
...
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Disability Self-Identification
A disability is ...
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example,disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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