Compliance Specialist

Job Description DescriptionPeople’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a Compliance Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People's Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources.Essential FunctionsFosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies and other internal departments.Process income certifications/re-certifications for multiple affordable housing programs and update Yardi database.Responsible for training new Property Management staff regarding compliance related policy and procedureResponsible for ensuring Property Management staff in their area adhere to all compliance policy and procedure.Responsible for ensuring that properties in their area are current with all compliance related policy and regulatory changes. Complete tenant move-ins and move-outs in compliance with agency procedures.Ensure file compliance 100% at move-in and that all regulatory compliance requirements, including re-certifications, interim re-certifications, and appropriate documentation, are followed, monitored, and completed through move-out.Responsible for conducting annual property file auditsOther duties as assignedRequirementsSkill & Knowledge RequirementsAbility to work independently in a complex and changing organization and adapt to changes in structures and work priorities.Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBilingual (English/Spanish) language skills preferred but not requiredExperience Requirements Excellent computer skills, including Yardi, MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook required Two years related experience in multi-family affordable housing preferredEducation RequirementsHigh school graduate or G.E.D.License/Certification Requirements Current Certifications in LIHTC, HUD, USDA RD, HOME, Bond preferredPhysical RequirementsWillingness to travel, as required.May have to sit, stand, and/or walk for long period of time.May have to reach, squat, bend, and/or lift office-related objects.