Housing Compliance Specialist

Abode Services; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days per year

Holidays 12 paid days per year

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer subsidized dependent health

EAP

Teledoc mental health

FSA: Commuter

FSA: Health care

FSA: Dependent care

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Abode Services is seeking a Housing Compliance Specialist to support housing subsidy programs, verify participant eligibility, and ensure contract compliance. The role involves liaison with Alameda County, reviewing documentation, and reconciling funding disbursements with accuracy.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in compliance, knowledge of HUD rules and fair housing laws, and strong Excel/organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, social work, or related field with rental housing programs for low-income individuals and families.
• Minimum two years of experience in compliance, training, or evaluation; management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Strong MS Excel skills; proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Alameda County and partner agencies involved in financial assistance requests.
• Request additional documentation and resolve discrepancies regarding funding disbursements.
• Process program referrals and verify participant eligibility based on program criteria.
• Monitor county and program databases to update program and participant service transactions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for auditing purposes.
• Conduct final review of paperwork related to program eligibility and housing documents.
• Collaborate with data team to ensure accuracy of program data and outcomes.

Skills

Human services experience

Compliance experience

Management experience

HUD rules knowledge

Fair housing laws knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

When you join Abode, you’re not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a team creating meaningful change in our communities and a commitment to lasting housing stability.

At Abode, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Our mission is tosolve homelessnessthrough housing and supportive services that help individuals and families achieve stability and independence. Grounded in theHousing First model, we meet people where they are and provide individualized support based on their needs, goals, and strengths.

Housing Ends Homelessness

Our Mission:

Abode works to end homelessness by assisting low-income, unhoused people, including those with special needs, to secure stable, supportive housing; and to be advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness.

Our Values:

• Start with Dignity
• Take Smart Risks
• Be transparent
• Solve for today and tomorrow
• Spark each other’s strengths

About The Role:

The Housing Compliance Specialist 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.

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.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay: $28.85 - $30.25 per hour
• Work arrangement: Onsite position; may be eligible for hybrid or remote work, subject to supervisor approval and factors including job responsibilities, remote location, and employee suitability.
• PTO:19 days per year, increasing with tenure
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees
• Employer subsidized options for dependent health care."
• Legal and financial services and more through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health care service provided by Teledoc
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter
  • Health care
  • Dependent care
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) w/ employer match & contribution programs

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Abode will engage in an individualized assessment of accommodation requests and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities when necessary to facilitate participation in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you require accommodations during the application process, please speak with your Talent Acquisition Specialist or use Abode's contact form to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.

Notice: Abode Services maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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