Affordable Housing Compliance Officer

The Affordable Housing Compliance Officer supports the compliance department in ensuring that all multifamily properties within the CCHS portfolio remain in full regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. funding sources. Regulatory programs include but are not excluded to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Development (USDA/RD), Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), HOME Funds, the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NTF).This role involves detailed file review, maintaining accurate resident eligibility documentation, assisting with audits, and working closely with property managers and regulatory agencies to ensure standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Review of all tenant files to ensure all required certifications and corresponding documentation is accurate, complete, and meets eligibility requirements (including LIHTC, USDA RD, HUD, WA State Dept. of Commerce, and other housing funding programs).
• Review property manager policies and procedures, and documentation and update as needed to ensure ongoing compliance with all funding sources.
• Update compliance tracking system/database regularly.
• Communicate with property managers to resolve compliance issues promptly.
• Ensure that resident selection, leasing and waiting lists follow all applicable laws. Ensure that the policies are correct for each program as set by the funder. Establish and implement a standardized tenant screening process and a tenant appeals process for CCHS-managed properties.
• Coordinate staff training.
• Assist Affordable Housing Compliance Manager and Asset Management on reporting to the Combined Funders Web Based Reporting System (WBARS) as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, keyboard fingering or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma Required
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in affordable property management, compliance, or related environment.
• Thorough understanding and working experience with affordable housing programs.
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing Laws

Special Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted property management practices, terminology and concepts and property management accounting.
• Must read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Use of discretion, creativity, independent judgment, and mentoring.
• The ability to work independently.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider.

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $35 - $42/hr., depending on education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.