Housing specialist Jobs in Portland, OR

divh2Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist 1/h2pThe Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist 1 maintains and ensures compliance with all affordable housing program operations and required quarterly and annual reports. Reviews tenant files for compliance and maintains Cascade Management, Inc. policies and procedures in regards to Fair Housing, tenant selection, and regulatory procedures. A Compliance Specialist 1 will be responsible for learning and executing up to 2 program funding types while maintaining a portfolio size as listed below./ppPortfolio Size: LIHTC: 1200-1300 HUD: 800-900 RD: 800-900/ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities:/pulliManage and maintain assigned affordable housing portfolio including: tenant file reviews, audits, onsite file reviews, track and complete certifications, transmit property rental assistance into MINC/TRACS programs, and input tenant certifications into Property Management Software./liliTrack certification corrections; research and answer Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity questions brought forth by property or tenant./liliAct as liaison with clients and agencies regarding affordable compliance operations and regulations to ensure program compliance./liliProvide support via phone, email or in person to Community Managers and Assistant Community Managers with regards to correct policies and procedures of program certification, as well as outstanding compliance related issues./liliTrack and communicate the certification statuses on a monthly basis to the Community Managers and Portfolio Managers in a timely manner./liliNotify the Compliance Manager of any/all regulatory notices from agencies relating to affordable housing programs in a timely manner./liliTake calls from clients/community managers/PMs regarding affordable housing compliance concerns./liliInterpret and dispense all new affordable housing program publications, policies, and procedures./liliFollow up on tenant file audit findings to ensure compliance and report corrections as required./liliMaintain, establish and/or submit all quarterly and annual reporting due on all assigned properties in a timely manner./liliApply technical data, regulations, and policy statements to varying situations./liliUphold Cascade Managements Service Culture in all forms of communication or interactions to create a positive and productive work environment. (Friendly, Helpful, Knowledgeable, Respectful and Responsive)/liliRegular and reliable attendance during scheduled hours/liliTravel as required for in person classes and annual education conferences./liliPerform other duties as assigned./liliEssential Functions/li/ulh2Qualifications and Physical Demands/h2pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppEducation and/or Education High school Diploma or Associates degree (A. A.), or one year related experience and/or training in property management; or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 1-2 years./ppCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid Drivers License and insurance is required./ppLanguage Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization./ppMathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs./ppReasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form./ppPhysical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus./p/div