Compliance Specialist- Worcester

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM); Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schochet is seeking a Compliance Specialist for Plumley Village in Worcester, MA. The role requires prior Section 8 compliance, and a Certified Occupancy Specialist or equivalent certification.

Experience with YARDI is a plus. Bilingual Spanish is required. Duties include annual and interim recertifications, document management, and HUD compliance, with strong attention to detail and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have prior Section 8 compliance.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist or equivalent is required.
• Experience with YARDI plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual and interim resident recertifications and collect documents.
• Verify income, assets and medical information for residents.
• Perform annual reexaminations and compute interim rent changes.
• Maintain and update logs and files to HUD/FM standards and ensure accuracy.
• Be familiar with EIV/TRACS processes and HUD requirements.
• Assist participants with housing assistance paperwork and explanations.

Skills

Section 8 compliance

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Education

Certified Occupancy Specialist

Tools

EIV

TRACS

Job description

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Schochet is currently seeking a Compliance Specialist at Plumley Village in Worcester, MA.

Must have prior Section 8 compliance. Certified Occupancy Specialist or equivalent is required. Experience withYARDIa plus. Strong customer service, attention to detail, flexibility and a team player a must.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the completion of annual and interim resident recertifications. Collect all necessary documents for tenant's files. Files must follow HUD and Federal Management standards. Ensure all necessary documents are in tenant's files, up-to-date and in the correct order. Perform file audits as needed. Organize current files and purge old documentation from files in accordance to rules and procedures.
• Verifies income, assets and medical information.
• Performs annual reexaminations as well as computing any interim rent changes. Assists participants to complete and sign all papers related to beginning housing assistance, interims, and annual recertifications, explaining in terms they understand to ensure compliance with program rules.
• 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.
• EIV and Secure Connection (TRACS) User for property. Must be fully knowledgeable and understand process of what is expected by HUD.
• Performs other related essential duties and tasks as assigned.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention! Schochet offers competitive pay, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k and more available on your first day. All new employees earn 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. EOE