Housing Program Director

Role Overview

DETCOG is seeking an exceptional leader for our regional housing programs which include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and other related programs. This is a senior level leadership position in our organization. The DETCOG Regional Housing Authority serves approximately 1,700 families across 13 counties.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and related programs, including Family Self Sufficiency (FSS), Veterans Affairs Assistive Housing (VASH), and Foster Youth to Independence (FYI).
• Supervise a staff of 12, ensuring high customer standards are met. This includes assigning tasks, planning workloads, conducting performance reviews, and addressing personnel issues.
• Ensure compliance with HUD policies and benchmarks related to participant eligibility and compliance, voucher utilization, waitlist management, unit inspections and safety, financial management, and community engagement.
• Oversee the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to foster effective and efficient operations.
• Monitor budget processes to ensure expenditures comply with program rules and DETCOG policies.
• Review, approve and submit various HUD reporting documents including but not limited to the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) and Voucher Management System (VMS).
• Apply for and manage grants including but not limited to the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator program.
• Coordinate meetings of the Regional Housing Advisory.
• Represent the agency at board meetings and other public meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the experience to step into this role with minimal training; however, candidates with successful management experience in other fields and a willingness to train for this important position will be considered.

A conscientious and compassionate individual who values fairness, structure, and the well-being of others, blending a high capacity for understanding others' feelings with the need to apply rules fairly and consistently. Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, including degrees or certifications, and/or professional work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Multiple years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including experience managing and supervising a team, may substitute for degree.
• Ability to organize and direct program activities and/or business functions; to identify problems, analyze alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with staff, clients, government officials, and the general public.
• Experience in successful HCV program management, or the willingness and ability to successfully complete a professional training and credentialing program.
• Valid driver's license, proper vehicle insurance and use of vehicle for occasionally required travel.

Salary And Benefits

Negotiable, with projected range from $77,000 to $87,000, depending on experience. This position is equivalent to Director I in the State of Texas job classification system.

DETCOG offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits.

Special Conditions Of Employment: DETCOG is an at-will employer.

Application Procedure: Submit completed application and resume to the DETCOG Human Resource Director by email to: lsargent@detcog.org

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.