Affordable Property Management Compliance Specialist

For more than forty years, MMS Group and its affiliates (Arco Management, TUC Management, and GoldOller Real Estate Investments) have been dedicated to quality Property Management. Our growing portfolio exceeds 40,000 residential units and includes high-rise luxury buildings, affordable housing cooperatives, subsidized rental properties, supportive housing, and conventional apartment buildings. Our clients include progressive building owners, governmental agencies, real estate entrepreneurs, financiers, not-for-profit organizations, and cooperative and condominium boards. While each community and client are unique, each share our singular commitment to excellence.

If you are interested in joining a growing team of dedicated professionals in our high-tech environment, then we invite you to learn more about MMS career opportunities. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and afford our employees the ability for growth and advancement through continuous training and education programs. Contact us today to see how you can achieve your MMS Edge.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Specialistfor our 225-unit multifamily residential property located in Pittsburgh, PA. TheCompliance Specialist performs all management duties associated with certifications for such programs as Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Family Self Sufficiency, Moderate Rehabilitation, HOME, Rural Development, Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other programs or projects owned or managed by the Housing Authority. Accurately maintains a caseload of program participants under HUD Section 8 regulations, other program requirements, and Housing Authority policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes eligible households for rental assistance and affordable housing programs. Processes the applications and information received from the Property Manager and determines their eligibility for the program
• Verifies income, assets, medical or unusual expenses and assisted dwelling information. Enters data in OneSite generating rent, utility allowance and escrow calculations
• Prepares necessary forms for the Property Manager to secure signatures to finalize agreements between tenants, owners, and the management agent
• Maintains participant contact by phone and mail. Assures that participants are fulfilling their responsibility in providing accurate verification and timely submission of other necessary documents
• Performs annual reexaminations as well as computing any interim rent changes. Assists participants complete and sign all papers related to beginning housing assistance, interims, and annual re-certifications, explaining in terms they understand to insure compliance with program rules
• Completes all work according to established Multifamily Management Services procedures
• Establishes, maintains, and updates various logs and books related to the orderly maintenance of records. Ensures all computer records of all tenants are accurate and current. Promptly and accurately maintains all file documentation within OneSite
• Resolves program abuse allegations. Reviews public records. Investigates as directed. Issues program warning or notice of termination as warranted
• Informs manager(s) of program requirements including Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Processes rent abatement as requested by inspection. Terminates HAP contract as warranted
• Prepares monthly reports and attends meetings as necessary and required
• Performs other related essential duties and tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for this position

• Three years’ experience with low-income, senior, or housing related programs
• Certified COS, TCS, MORS, BOS, CMH or AHM (preferred)
• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of rental assistance and affordable housing programs
• The ability to read and understand technical documentation such as federal housing regulations and associated policies and procedures
• Proven written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Reasonable knowledge of the community, social and economic resources available to low income and elderly individuals, with emphasis on resources as they apply to housing
• Ability to learn and follow regulations, policies and procedures of the HUD and LIHTC programs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of tenants and landlords. Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. Ability to work with diverse ethnic and low-income families in a professional manner. Knowledge of a second language helpful but not necessary
• Previous experience working with senior and/or disabled populations a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer