Compliance Specialist II

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Who We Are: Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma-informed care grounded in respect and tradition.

Our Mission: 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.

Why Work With Us? When you join NAC, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.

What We Do:

• Behavioral Health Services:
  Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.
• Affordable Housing:
  Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing.
• Community Development:
  Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community-based projects and education.

Our Values: Cultural Integrity | Community Wellness | Holistic Healing | Equity & Inclusion | Sustainability

Now Hiring:
We are seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you’re passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care — NAC is the place for you. Based in Phoenix, Arizona | ️ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Apply Today & Make a Difference Tomorrow: Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view open positions and join our circle of care.

Compliance Specialist II

Admin Building 3216 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Compliance Specialist II reports to the Director of Compliance and Asset Management and provides results-driven regulatory compliance strategies within NAC’s Work-Force (Affordable) housing portfolio. The position is responsible for the oversight of all LIHTC, HOME, HTF, NSP 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 work‑force housing (affordable) properties within 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, placing particular emphasis on more complex files involving multiple income sources, including self‑employment, with a higher level of detail.
• 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…