Housing Director

Position Summary

The Housing Director will be responsible for the overall quality of our supportive housing programs. The Housing Director is responsible for driving progress on our strategic goals to ensure all residents have safe, welcoming, and quality housing and that they achieve greater housing stability through effective supportive services. This position will work toward our goal to become a model supportive housing provider that effectively integrates service providers to meet the needs of those most impacted by housing instability.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must have skills and knowledge acquired through at least of the following:

1. A course of study in a health or human services-related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, bachelor of science, or associate's degree.

2. One year experience with the target population served (can include being a member of the target population)

3. Experience as a MN Department of Human Services certified peer specialist according to MN Statutes section 256B.0615.

4. Meets requirements of unlicensed personnel under MN Statutes sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.

· Must pass a Department of Human Services background study and sexual exploitation screening.

· Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· HMIS and management experience preferred.

Preference for candidates with lived experience or cultural familiarity that aligns with the population served.

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

• Work with Executive Director and leadership team to develop organization goals, plans, financial models, budgets, and policies.
• With the Executive Director and leadership team in developing goals and strategies and evaluating outcomes.
• Foster collaboration between programs to ensure shared organization goals and strategies are met.
• Contribute strategies to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity within the organization.

Leadership

• Focus on achieving the strategic goals for all residents to have safe, welcoming, and quality housing and to achieve greater housing stability through effective supportive services.
• Develop and implement a plan for Pursue Housing to achieve its goal of being a model supportive housing provider.
• Ensure the alignment of service and property models and resources to meet the needs of the resident population.
• Lead the creation of new supportive housing through visioning and resource. development for services and operations in collaboration with other programs.
• Lead multi-year planning and prioritization of resources to meet these strategic goals.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion leadership

• Drive the strategies to meet the goals of the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Ensure that race is not a determiner of success in our housing.
• Develop and implement opportunities for lived/ resident experience to inform our creation and delivery of supportive housing.
• Advocate for changes in policies and procedures in funding and government processes that impede housing access.

Staff supervision as we hire on more staff:

• Build and maintain a stable high performing staff team.
• Define clear staff roles and responsibilities and prioritize work assignments to achieve program goals.
• Hire, evaluate and terminate staff according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure that staff receive adequate training and professional development.
• Promote a positive working environment through team building and employee appreciation.

Day To Day Operations:

• Reporting in HMIS and other grant funding programs.
• Creating Housing Plans and related housing documents.
• Support the House Manager and meet with weekly.
• Housing Supports intakes, completing paperwork, and showings.
• Managing conflict and other household concerns.
• Implementing once a month house meetings.
• Point of contact for residents.
• Billing of Housing Supports and Housing Stabilization Services.
• Attending meetings, contact with community providers, and promotion of programming.
• Meeting with the guys at the house face to face a few times a week.
• Holding residents accountable.
• Ensuring that all documents are submitted in a timely manner for residents.
• Ensure all residents are adhering to program rules.
• Resident engagement and support.
• Ensure that all rooms are occupied.
• Housing Stabilization Services.
• Community outreach.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
• Ability to be available 24/7.
• Knowledge of homelessness and housing supportive services and systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.
• Time management.
• Understanding of deadlines.
• Strategic planning and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and possess an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel periodically within the St. Louis County area.
• Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Observation and assessment without judgement.
• Interpersonal skills, including the understanding or and respect for boundaries, values, and personal differences.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Problem solving and solution implementation skills.
• Flexibility and adaptable to changing conditions in the workplace.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including computer skills
• Observation and assessment without judgement
• Passion to serve clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Interpersonal skills, including the understanding or and respect for boundaries, values, and personal differences
• Organization and time management skills
• Problem solving and solution implementation skills
• Flexibility and adaptable to changing conditions in the workplace
• Compassion and respect for individuals
• Team focus to deliver quality services to recipients
• Empowerment of individuals
• Boundary management

COMPENSATION:

This is a rewarding opportunity offering a salary based on years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration complete the online application and upload your resume at or email your resume and cover letter to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50, $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person