Affordable Housing Compliance Analyst (Traveling Recertification Specialist)

Affordable Housing Compliance Analyst (Traveling Recertification Specialist - SWAT)
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 14,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 700 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective:
The Compliance Analyst (SWAT) reports to the Vice President of Compliance and works alongside site teams to provide on-site affordable housing compliance support pertaining to the tenant certification/recertification process, ensuring files are in compliance with federal, state and local agency requirements.

This is a field-based position supporting properties across the assigned portfolio, with a focus on annual and interim recertifications, tenant file review and correction, and audit preparation. The SWAT team assists properties that may be behind on recertifications, require additional compliance support, or need assistance preparing for agency reviews.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, conducting resident interviews, managing multiple deadlines, and adapting to different property teams and assignments.

Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Location: New York, NY

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Traveling to properties within portfolio to ensure compliance protocols are in place
• Assisting with and conducting annual and interim tenant certifications/recertifications in accordance with applicable housing program requirements
• Scheduling and conducting resident certification interviews
• Requesting third party verifications, reviewing resident provided information for accuracy and completeness
• Confirming proper calculation of income, assets and expenses based on information obtained
• Reviewing tenant files, identifying missing documentation or discrepancies, and assisting with necessary corrections to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations
• Contacting residents to collect updated documents needed for recertification process
• Preparing agency audit files as requested
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned, i.e. mass recertification projects and housing lotteries

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years affordable housing related experience, preferred
• Experience with tenant certifications/recertifications, income verification, file review, or affordable housing compliance preferred
• Familiarity with HUD, Section 8, LIHTC, HPD, or other affordable housing programs preferred
• Experience in managing multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to travel to assigned properties and work on-site as scheduled
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Yardi Voyager software experience preferred.
• High School diploma OR GED; Some college, preferred
• Bilingual skills (i.e.: Spanish) is a plus

Pay Range: $24.00-$28.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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