Housing Compliance Specialist

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Compliance Specialist for our programs in Alameda County. 

About The Role: This position provides compliance-related guidance and administrative support for housing subsidy and financial assistance programs, with varying eligibility requirements, and service partners. The Housing Compliance Specialist is expected to be knowledgeable of program requirements and assist internal and external stakeholders with adhering to program policies and procedures.

The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. 

Our Benefits and Perks:

• $28.85 - $30.25 per hour
• Health, vision, and dental benefits available
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting other

How You Make An Impact: 

• Serves as the primary liaison between Alameda County and other partner agencies involved in financial assistance requests.
• Works with agency partners to request additional documentation as needed and resolve any discrepancies regarding funding disbursements.
• Process program referrals and verify participant eligibility based on program criteria.
• Regularly monitor county and program databases to update program and participant service transactions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports regarding funding disbursements for auditing purposes.
• Conduct final review of all paperwork related to program eligibility and housing documents such as leases, housing payment contracts, housing inspections, rent calculations, and other components needed for contract compliance.
• Collaborate with data team as needed to ensure accuracy of program data and outcomes and participant information in electronic databases.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

How You Meet Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Professional experience in the human services, social work, psychology, or related field and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individuals and families.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in compliance, training, or evaluation. Prior management experience preferred.
• Existing knowledge of current HUD rules and regulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Suite with strong emphasis on MS Excel.
• Reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s License, and Proof of Insurance are required for work related travel within the Bay Area.

Competencies: 

• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. 
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams. 
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local fair housing laws. 
• Professional experience in the human services, social work, psychology, or related field and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individuals and families. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms. 
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications. 
• Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Communicating with others to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials.  
• Manual dexterity for use of keyboard, tools, controls; repetitive motion that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods, while at a desk or working on a computer.  
• Ability to drive and sit in a car for prolonged periods of time. 
• Ability to move between floors, ascending and descending stairs.  
• Light work that may include moving or lifting objects up to 25 pounds.  
• Ability to squat, bend at the waist, crouch, reach overhead and horizontally, and kneel.  

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice. 

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.