Compliance Specialist, Social Work

Overview

Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce. Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life by helping residents call one of our communities their home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce.

We are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work and be.

The primary responsibility will be to manage the re‑qualifying of existing residents for continued occupancy. The individual in this position will also assist in the qualification of prospective residents. Duties vary day to day and may include conducting interviews, audits, processing paperwork, and interacting with vendors and agencies.

• An Aptitude for Connecting – must possess a strong sense for building community and go the extra mile to create a positive experience for residents and staff.
• An Authentic Attitude – consistently demonstrate an open and professional approach when addressing resident and staff concerns.
• Professionalism – actively listen and support Avanath’s success while ensuring residents and staff feel seen, heard, and valued.

• Familiarity with local housing agencies and rental subsidy programs.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as regulatory agreements, compliance regulations, and tenant files.
• Minimum 2 years of experienced in affordable multi‑housing and property management.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist or similar certification required.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Extensive computer skills:
  Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), internet, email, and Yardi Voyager Property Management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Travel within the region to business offices and events via airline, trains, or automobiles.

• Compliance management – perform file audits, identify errors, and maintain logs.
• Conduct site visits to review resident files and implement standardization of recertification files.
• Assist with affordable and LIHTC audits performed by state and regulatory agencies.
• Review applications and determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
• Field inquiries related to income and asset eligibility, rents, and property-specific compliance requirements.
• Assist with implementation of new rent and income limits, utility allowance calculations, HUD annual rent increases, contract renewals, and utility allowance changes.
• Track monthly HAP requests and the payment process, including correction requests.
• Other duties as required.
• Adhere to property management rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Culture built on integrity, caring, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays, and more.
• Growth opportunities with a focus on internal promotion.
• Development – learning opportunities via online training, workshops, and coaching.

Avanath commits to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics.

$75,000 – $85,000 USD

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Sales

Brooklyn, NY