Housing Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $28.85 - $30.25 per h

Onsite position; may be eligible forhy

PTO: 19 days per year

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year

100% medical, dental and vision for员工

EAP services

Teledoc mental health support

FSA: Commuter, Health care, Dependent

403(b) retirement plan with employer 匹

Job summary

Abode Services is seeking a Housing Compliance Specialist to provide compliance guidance and admin support for housing subsidy programs. You will verify eligibility, review leases and housing documents, and ensure adherence to program policies.

In this role you will liaise with Alameda County and partner agencies, monitor data integrity, and prepare monthly funding reconciliation reports. A strong background in housing programs and HUD rules is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in compliance, training, or evaluation.
• Experience in rental housing programs for low-income or special needs.
• Knowledge of HUD rules and federal/state/local fair housing laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Alameda County and partner agencies for financial assistance.
• Request docs and resolve discrepancies in funding disbursements.
• Process program referrals and verify participant eligibility.
• Monitor county databases to update program data.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for auditing purposes.
• Review paperwork for contract compliance (leases, housing payments, inspections, rent calculations).
• Collaborate with data team to ensure accuracy of program data.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational & project management

MS Excel

HUD rules knowledge

Fair housing laws knowledge

Human services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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