Compliance Specialist, Business

Job Summary The Compliance Specialist ensures that the regulatory and compliance requirements are met for each property and reports to the Associate Director of Compliance. The position requires a person with knowledge of local, state, and federal affordable housing requirements. The Compliance Specialist performs on-site file reviews/audits, assists on lease ups, and provides periodic training to property management staff. S/he must thrive in a stressful and active team environment.

Status:Full-time, Non-Exempt, Regular

Location: Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco

Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Salary: $36.31 - $38.22 per hour;
Comprehensive Benefits

The Organization: A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth.

Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

• Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and inspect files for accuracy and compliance with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements and other program requirements
• Keep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main office
• Provide periodic one-on-one and/or group trainings to property management staff
• Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issues

• Reviews and disseminates initial and annual eligibility of referrals and program participants of Special Housing Subsidy Programs.
• Coordinates and tracks requests for recurring subsidy, move-in costs, and security deposits.
• Coordinates and/or performs unit inspections to ensure compliance with Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) and Housing Qualify Standards (HQS)

• Schedule and coordinate on-going file reviews and ensure files are accurate and comply with income limit, rent limit, utility allowances based on regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, other program requirements, and resident selection criteria
• Keep current on all updates and changes in regulatory agencies e.g. TCAC, HUD, MOHCD, HCD, etc. Distribute this information to property management staff both on-site and in the main office
• Update forms/documents/resident selection criteria at the property management portal for the division’s portfolio
• Assist Associate Director of Compliance and others in preparing reports and correspondence for funders, investors and regulatory agencies
• Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of Compliance, Property Supervisors, Property Managers, and Asset Managers regarding compliance issues
• Coordinate with Associate Director of Compliance to ensure that all first year tenant files are in compliance
• Follow Chinatown CDC’s file review standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agreement for each property
• Verify…