Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist- 10427

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

* Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.

* Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.

* Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.

* Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.

* Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Compliance Systems Specialist is responsible for the implementation and ongoing quality control of affordable related functions in the properties Real Page/ One Site software. The Compliance Systems Specialist protects CCH Real Estate interests by ensuring software compliance with federal, state, and local affordable housing programs, including but not limited to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8, Public Housing, HOME, etc. throughout the company portfolio. The Compliance Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting CCH properties with subsidy rent increase processing including rent increase requests and implementation.

Additional Requirement

• Valid driver's license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.

Coalition Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with Compliance Manager, Vice Presidents, Regional Directors, and property staff to problem solve operational and/or compliance issues at assigned properties.
• Tracks and guides onsite teams collection and verification of documentation timely for initial move-ins and annual certifications.
• Reviews certification packets for accuracy and compliance with housing regulations and sends back corrections for onsite teams.
• Provides final approval on all move-in certifications and annual recertifications.
• Support lease-up activities for new properties.
• For Audits, High Past Due Certifications or Vacancies, will travel to properties per the direction of Compliance Manager to assist property managers.
• Support the Compliance Manager to ensure 100% of onsite audit reviews are properly scheduled and performed in compliance
• Successfully complete all required training programs within prescribed period.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary

• High school diploma or GED required
• SHCM, HCCP, TCS, or BOS Certification Highly Preferred
• 3-5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment
• Proficiency with Real Page/ One Site, Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work remotely or onsite when needed
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance and performing tasks in a regulatory environment.
• 5+ years of expertise in Real Page/One Site as a super user.
• Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to and a desire to work with underserved populations.
• Knowledge of Section 42 Tax Credit, HOME, and Section 8 Programs.
• Knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.