Compliance Specialist

<h5>Compliance Specialist </h5><p>Schochet is currently seeking a Compliance Specialist at Fresh Pond Apartments in Cambridge. </p><p>Fresh Pond Apartments is a 500+ unit family apartment community in Cambridge, MA. The Compliance Assistant will provide support to the Compliance Team and join a full vibrant team of employees dedicated to making this community a great place to live! </p><p>Duties include but are not limited to: </p><ul> <li>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. </li><li>Verifies income, assets and medical information. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>EIV and Secure Connection (TRACS) User for property. Must be fully knowledgeable and understand process of what is expected by HUD. </li><li>Performs other related essential duties and tasks as assigned. </li><li>Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required. </li></ul> <p>Must have prior Section 8 compliance. Certified Occupancy Specialist or equivalent is required. Experience with YARDI a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, organization and follow through skills are also required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. </p><p>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. </p>