Affordable Housing Programs Specialist

The Affordable Housing Programs Specialist is a leader in the front-line implementation of and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulatory requirements, agency procedures, and IRS rules and regulations at all First Realty properties.

Job Functions:

As a member of our Compliance group, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting site teams with processing certifications and recertifications per HUD and IRS guidelines.

• Completes Annual, Interim, and Initial certifications
• Lead personnel on lease-ups at affordable properties
• Assist site staff when preparing for agency reviews
• Evaluate site compliance with company policies and procedures, legal requirements, and regulatory issues by participating in the First Realty Management Audit Team.
• Performs annual and spot file audits.
• Routine audit of site compliance with EIV, VAWA, 504 Reasonable Accommodation, and TRACS procedures.
• Processing and interpretation of new information regarding rules and regulations, and communicating this information to Site Managers and senior staff.
• Perform research to obtain the most current regulatory information.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains reports on agency requirements, regulatory programs, and initiatives as directed.
• Serves as a company-wide informational and research resource in the implementation of state law, and federal, state, and local regulatory programs.

Works with Compliance Director on educating front-line staff on regulatory programs and company policies and procedures by:

• Assisting in the development of in-house training programs.
• Ensuring mandatory reporting to regulatory agencies is completed timely and accurately.
• Researching and coordinating outside industry training programs
• Completing and keeping current with the First Realty Management Operations Manual.

Other Job Functions:

• Special projects as assigned.

• Local travel to our communities within Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and the Providence area as needed.
• Train staff members on recertification programs.
• Assist when sites are short-staffed.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of current federal, state, and local rules and regulations of assisted housing, specifically in the New England area.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with many people as well as give group presentations.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to create well-written documents, memos, proposals, and reports.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of RealPage software products (OneSite).
• Ability to effectively search the internet and other resources to obtain the most current regulatory information.

Level of Education/Training/License:

• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred.
• C3P, SHCM, FHC, ARM, CPO, and NAHP certifications are preferred.

Experience:

• Five plus years experience in assisted multi-family rental housing utilizing knowledge of federal, state, and local housing regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of various subsidy programs such as Section 8 and LIHTC.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, PTO/Personal leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-& Long-Term Disability.
• Flex spending accounts & Transportation expense accounts.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

An EOE/ Veterans/Disabled Employer:
If you need an accommodation to apply due to a disability or protected veteran status, please contact HR at 617-423-7000, ext. 3772.