Housing Program Manager

About the role

The Housing Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Housing Choice Voucher program operated by HASCO. Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and overseeing the Housing Choice Voucher program
• Conducting staff meetings
• Providing technical assistance and compliance advice to staff
• Conducting quality control reviews for accuracy and adherence to policy, procedures and regulations
• Reviewing utilization reports to confirm staff are meeting goals
• Reviewing higher level housing violations and termination patterns
• Representing HASCO at hearings
• Assisting in the analysis, development, and implementation of policies and procedures
• Supervising, instructing, and guiding Housing Specialists
• Communicating effectively with landlords, tenants, and peers from partner agencies
• Identifying program integrity issues

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and overseeing the Housing Choice Voucher program
• Conducting staff meetings
• Providing technical assistance and compliance advice to staff
• Conducting quality control reviews for accuracy and adherence to policy, procedures and regulations
• Reviewing utilization reports to confirm staff are meeting goals
• Reviewing higher level housing violations and termination patterns
• Representing HASCO at hearings
• Assisting in the analysis, development, and implementation of policies and procedures
• Supervising, instructing, and guiding Housing Specialists
• Communicating effectively with landlords, tenants, and peers from partner agencies
• Identifying program integrity issues

Requirements

Required:

• A minimum of six years of experience in housing management, inspections or property management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An Associate's degree.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• A Bachelor's degree.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Organizing and managing a significant flow of information
• Managing and supporting a team
• Understanding and remaining current on federal and local housing policies and Fair Housing law
• Presenting and maintaining a professional demeanor while potentially under pressure

Benefits

Benefits offered include:

• Medical/dental/vision coverage through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB)
• 11 holidays
• Two floating holidays
• A floating holiday week
• Four weeks of Annual Leave the first year
• Participation in the Washington State Retirement System (PERS)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Salary range: $39.18 hourly to start, with a full range of $81,500 - $123,276 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position.