Housing Programs Manager - Contra Costa Housing Authority

Housing Programs Manager at Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa in Martinez, CA

5 Step Salary Range Minimum to Maximum

$72,858 – $88,559 Annually /$6,072 - $7,380 Monthly / $30.15 - $40.30 Hourly

Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Assisted Housing Programs, the Housing Choice Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s (HACCC) high quality Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of laws, program and agency rules, regulations, standards and programs, and the local housing market as it relates to HCV/Section 8 program administration; principles and practices of housing choice voucher administration programs and practices; YARDI property management software; and an understanding and sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds, economic status, those with special needs, and adheres to Equal Employment and Equal Housing Opportunity as well as other state, federal and local requirements, directives and statutes.

Essential Tasks 

• Supervises and is responsible for the performance of a group of clerical and technical employees in accordance with HACCC’s policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Implements performance standards for team members and monitors their progress in achieving the standards to ensure program effectiveness; coaches for improvement and takes disciplinary action as necessary and authorized.
•  Ensures regulatory compliance with all Authority and program requirements including annual recertification's, interim recertification's, client port-ins and port outs, and appropriate file documentation ensuring rules are followed and files completed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and policies and procedures for the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Department.
• Ensures timely submission of required HUD reports. Prepares regular and special reports as required by Senior Management staff including but not limited to: legal actions, reasonable accommodations, and risk management. Writes and prepares program narratives, statistics, and other supporting data.
• Provides technical leadership, coordinates, and provides training, counsels and advises staff, and ensures that all team members adhere to departmental program standards and policies as well as organization-wide personnel policies & procedures through goal setting, planning and evaluations.
• Conducts regular staff meetings including the communication of and training in Authority policies and program changes.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of correspondence and monthly activities and status reports
• Responds to and resolves issues pertaining to area programs
• May create and make verbal reports and presentations to the Board of Commissioners and other bodies when requested.
• Maintains professional relationships with all prospective and current clients and landlords and ensures staff interacts professionally and respectfully with all clients and with each other.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

General Information

• $72,858 – $88,559 Annually /$6,072 - $7,380 Monthly / $30.15 - $40.30 Hourly
• Full-Time position located in Martinez
• 4/10 Work Schedule Mon – Thurs, Day Shift (Fridays and weekends off)

Benefits

•  This is an exempt position
•  Member of Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association (CCCERA)
•  Paid holidays, management, personal, vacation, and sick leave
•  Employer medical and dental contributions

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a position with a housing authority or other public or assisted housing agency directly supporting daily housing operations, including two years of demonstrated experience in management of a voucher or Section 8 program another HUD-assisted housing program.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable.
• An associate degree from a junior college, or two full academic years of study at an accredited college or university with major course work in social science, behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience with YARDI or other property/housing management software.
• Experience in the delivery of social service programs and/or other affordable housing programs.
• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Bilingual in a language other than English that can be used to support clients living in Contra Costa County.
• Housing Choice Voucher Certifications (Specialist/Section 8 Rent Calculations, Management, Standards)

Application and Selection Procedure

Electronic applications will be reviewed and evaluated to ensure applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Candidates, who meet the minimum qualifications as deemed by the Human Resource Officer, will be invited to move forward in the selection process. Eligible candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include one or more of the following: evaluation of work experience, written test, personal interview, performance test or another evaluation method. Tests or other evaluation methods must be passed with a 75% or better to continue in the selection process. Final Selection procedures will be determined by the Executive Director and the Director of Assisted Housing Programs.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the e-application process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 957 - 8024.