What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Housing Authority of Shreveport?
Company Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) provides quality affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs
Job Description
The Compliance Specialist provides administrative support to ensure the Housing Authority remains in compliance with HUD regulations and agency policies. This position is primarily responsible for reviewing tenant files, checking documentation for accuracy, and verifying that all required forms and calculations meet program standards. The Compliance Specialist helps maintain the integrity of housing programs by identifying and correcting errors in files before or after processing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review tenant and applicant files to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Verify income calculations, rent determinations, and other eligibility factors against HUD and agency guidelines.
- Track and document errors or missing items and notify housing staff for correction.
- Ensure forms and notices are correctly completed and signed.
- Maintain logs or reports of file reviews, errors, and resolutions.
- Assist with file audits and preparation for internal or external monitoring.
- Keep up to date with HUD compliance requirements and notify team of relevant updates.
- Provide administrative support to the compliance and housing departments as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
- Prior experience in housing, property management, or administrative roles strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of HUD housing programs a plus (training will be provided).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn housing software
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.
Additional Information
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan, contributions – employees 6%, employer 8%
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $43,000