Compliance Specialist

**Barker Management Inc. is a leader in the Property Management Services industry who has provided quality service to customers since 1972! We consider the employees of Barker to be one of our most valuable resources. Our continued success depends on service-oriented employees making a difference for Barker and our customers every day. The loyalty, commitment, and dedication of Barker people have provided the winning edge in the competitive market we serve. Our customers trust Barker and the services we provide.** **Department: Operations** **Report to: Director of Compliance** **FLSA Status: Exempt** **Job Summary:** As employee of Barker Management Incorporated (“Company”), the authorized property management agent for various developments, the Compliance Specialist is responsible for monitoring, implementing, coordinating, and conducting compliance audits for each property to ensure that the resident files for each development are in compliance with Tax Credit, HUD, Fair Housing, CRA, RHCP, MHP, CalHFA, MHSA, BOND, local, and other regulatory guidelines as well as in compliance with Company Policies and Procedures. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Supervises/oversees Compliance aspect of portfolio. - Maintain proficiency with respect to occupancy procedures and all regulatory requirements related to all the properties - Assists Compliance Manager with developing, updating and presenting training programs with respect to occupancy procedures and regulatory compliance, including but not limited to certification, waiting list, unit transfer, application denial process, resident files set-up, file audits, etc. - Monitor and apply program functions in all aspect of compliance for all assigned properties. - Monitor timely resolution of findings from internal audits by assigned staff to ensure uniformity of work product. - Schedule periodic meetings with assigned staff to discuss concerns with portfolios, properties, reporting submissions/deadlines, etc. - Lease Ups, Acquisitions/Rehabs Projects- Provides compliance leadership with updates to Compliance Manager on status of applicant/resident certification process to ensure timely completion and that processing has been started at least 120 days prior to the effective date (or within timeframe, as required). Works with assigned Compliance Specialist/s to ensure they have the proper tolls and support to review resident files to meet target dates. - Assists Compliance Manager with developing and updating of AFHMPs, Tenant Selection Plans, etc. - Assists Compliance Manager in preparation and submission of HUD MOR responses. - Train and guide Property Manager in qualifying applicants, initial certification, annual recertification, waiting list, application intake, denial process and file set up. - Ensures HUD site Managers and/or leasing staff is knowledgeable of HUD rules and guidelines in preparation of property re-assignment/s to other compliance staff. Provides one-on-one training if necessary. - Review and approves all move-in applications for all assigned properties. - Assist Property Manager in reviewing applicant files during lease intake. (e. g. gathering data, income calculation, preparing application packages for move in and organize files in hierarchy order). - Monitor all aspects of recertification process for all assigned properties and ensure that the CTCAC mandatory required first certification performed on anniversary move-in date and recertification completed accurately and within the established time frame. - Assist Property Manager during recertification if needed to ensure 100% completion. - Review certification progress after Property Manager completes the interview process to ensure that all income and assets were verified. - Review resident files after each move-in and/ or recertification to ensure that (1) all compliance MUST forms were prepared correctly, (2) all forms were signed and dated properly, and (3) the file is structured in accordance wi…