Deputy Director

**Work that Matters.**

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing and development of affordable housing and community development lending. The Division of Homeless Solutions is responsible for leading the state's interagency strategy, policy, and initiatives to prevent and end homelessness for all Marylanders. This vital work includes leading the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness and facilitating cross-sector collaborations with government, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other strategic partners. The Division administers grant funds and technical assistance to local governments and nonprofits that are delivering critical safety net programs in their communities - such as street outreach, shelter, permanent housing, food pantries, foreclosure counseling, homebuyer education, benefits enrollment, workforce development, early childhood care, and specialized services for aging adults, domestic violence survivors, and youth. The Division also serves as the HUD-designated lead agency for the Balance of State Continuum of Care, coordinating funding, data collection, performance management, client assessment, and housing referral systems in 9 rural and suburban counties.

We are good but strive to be great. To make this happen our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their community.

**Position Duties**

DHCD has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Deputy Director of Homeless Solutions. The individual in this high-level management position primarily responsible for managing developing and implementing the Division’s strategy and partnerships to prevent and end homelessness, alleviate poverty, and increase economic mobility.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Secretary, Division of Homeless Solutions (HS), this position serves as the lead for oversight of the Division’s $41 million operating budget and a team of 25 staff. This position directly supervises 7 programmatic directors and policy staff, who are responsible for administering 7 federal and state grant programs, the Maryland Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Maryland Homeless Services Data Warehouse, and YouthREACH.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who has strong management skills and looking to be an integral part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options, advancement and career path opportunities, and casual business dress on Fridays and during the summer.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Education**:A bachelor’s degree Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from an accredited college or university.

**Experience**:Six years of experience administering grant funds and technical assistance to local governments and nonprofits that are delivering critical safety net programs in one or more areas of shelter, permanent housing, food pantries, foreclosure counseling, early childhood care, and specialized services for aging adults, domestic violence survivors, and youth including one year of supervisory experience.

Notes:
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Individuals with lived expertise of homelessness, housing instability, and poverty are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay: $95,798.00 - $129,579.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lanham, MD 20706