Title
Affordable Housing Compliance Assistant
About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
Position
Affordable Housing Compliance Assistant
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Bergen Street
Salary
$60,000/yr.
Days/Hours
Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm
Description
The Affordable Housing Compliance Assistant is responsible for ensuring compliance for Low Income Housing Tax Credit units are up to date.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors changes in LIHTC regulations and requirements and implements changes as indicated.
Maintains tenant files of all applicable NYC and LI properties in compliance with LIHTC/HUD regulations.
Assist in the process of annual certifications and unit transfers as well as applicant files during lotteries.
Meets with tenants who may be having challenges with completing the recertification process throughout the agency.
Reviews files, prepares them for audits, and meets with tenants, if needed, to obtain any needed documentation.
Assist with LIHTC/HUD reviews by outside entities.
Performs internal audits of tenant files.
Assist with initial lease-up of new properties.
Provides assistance to the Affordable Housing Compliance team in covering properties throughout the agency, as needed.
Possesses knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Annual training in these areas is required.
Attends trainings as required (including Relias Learning). Successful completion of LIHTC and HUD training including a passing score on the exam.
Attendance at weekly supervision meetings and departmental meetings, as scheduled.
Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
Additional tasks as required.
Salary: $60,000/yr.
Position Requirements
Individual in this position should possess strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach. Strong computer literacy skills are essential to this position. Preferably certified in Low Income Housing Tax Credit and/or 3+ years’ experience in compliance-related work. Good verbal and written communication skills are also required. Experience and/or education in working with people with disabilities is a plus.
Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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