COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (Part Time) - INDIANAPOLIS AREA - RealAmerica Development

RealAmerica Management, LLC has a Part-Time opening for a Section 42 Compliance Specialist.

Are you passionate about building strong communities and enhancing the lives of individuals and families? If so, we want to meet you! At RealAmerica, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, secure home in a supportive environment, and we work to build homes that offer those opportunities to residents from all walks of life. We are known for putting people first, and if you agree with that sentiment, you'll fit right in! Our career opportunities include learning from the best in the business and growing within a high-energy, high growth industry. At RealAmerica, you’ll build skills and success, be part of a friendly, responsive team, and positively impact individuals, families, and communities.

Purpose of Position: Help to ensure that all properties managed by the company are in full compliance with all applicable Regulatory Agreements (Section 42, etc.)

Essential Duties:

• Execute processes as they relate to compliance with funding resources for each property in the Company’s portfolio.

Staff Training

• Be accessible and knowledgeable about all compliance processes and regulations so site staff can ask questions easily and receive correct and practical answers whenever needed.
• Assist with training materials.

Tenant Qualification Review

• Provide tenant qualification review and approval before move-in for ALL new tenants as well as annual renewals/re-certifications. In connection with such an approval, the following items are reviewed for compliance with Section 42 and/or other funding sources:
  • Household members;
  • Appropriate income and rent set asides (both federal and state requirements);
  • Appropriate set asides as elected by the owner in the Rental Housing Finance Application, Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA); and any other deed restriction on the property;
  • Third party and other verification forms identified by the tenant's application;
  • Completion and computation of all income and assets for each household reviewed;
  • Actual household income on Tenant Income Certification;
  • Effective dates and signature dates on applications & verifications;
  • Next Available Unit Rule;
  • Student status of each household reviewed; and
  • Initial lease terms

Tenant File Review

• Provide on-going tenant file compliance review of households.
• Maintain File Review Commission forms for property staff.

Compliance Reporting

• Enter tenant events into the state agency online reporting system monthly.

Record Retention

• Maintain complete tenant files (current and move out) on the Compliance Shared drive.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.
• Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.
• Good human relation skills demonstrating the ability to deal with a variety of people.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One or more compliance certifications in Section 42.
• Knowledge of computer software specifically Microsoft products: Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.

Dress Code: Business Professional/Business Casual

A valid driver’s license, background and DMV check and drug screen will be required upon acceptance of an offer to the candidate.

Contacts and Liaisons:

The Compliance Specialist will regularly communicate with all necessary RealAmerica Management Company employees, outside vendors and other individuals as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

RealAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that RealAmerica does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, members in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

As with our Mission, Vision, and Values; DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is always at the forefront of our operation. At RealAmerica we drive an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Be yourself! We like you that way!