Director of Housing

THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOM LOS ANGELES

Join us as we expand our efforts to end homelessness.

As a national leader in housing programs administration HOM Inc. is dedicated to building communities where the promise of home is a reality for everyone. We believe individuals families and communities are safer healthier and stronger when everyone has a home. In Arizona we work to end homelessness through centralized housing program administration for our provider partners guiding new property owners/managers through the financial benefits of housing programs and advocating among local leaders for increased funding and supportive services. Our team engages in meaningful work that advances our mission. Now we get the opportunity to expand this mission in Los Angeles as the centralized financial assistance administrator for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authoritys Time Limited Subsidy (TLS) programs.

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work for in Arizona HOM is proud to bring its peoplefirst culture to California. We offer opportunities to make a real impact alongside generous pay benefits work/life balance and ample PTOjust a few of the reasons why theres no place like HOM.

The Housing Director oversees centralized financial assistance administration responsibilities for housing assistance programs in Los Angeles. The Director provides highlevel oversight of participant eligibility and contract compliance while fostering a culture of excellence equity and innovation. The Director nurtures strong partnerships with funding agencies service providers and community stakeholders to support regional efforts to end homelessness.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Program Operations & Compliance

• Ensures housing program quality efficiency and compliance with funder and internal requirements.
• Guide eligibility and intake processes to ensure timely progress toward leaseup and utilization goals.
• Lead ongoing internal monitoring of documentation service delivery and client file accuracy to maintain readiness for audits and funder reviews.
• Conduct regular policy reviews and recommend updates to the Vice President of Housing annually or as regulations change.
• Lead internal response to program compliance issues and work in collaboration with the Vice President of Housing and Compliance team on corrective actions.
• Coordinate crossdepartmental alignment to ensure seamless workflows between housing services finance and training functions.

Financial Management

• Monitor financial assistance utilization and develop strategies to ensure programs meet or exceed spending targets in accordance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with finance staff to track expenditures resolve disbursement challenges and maintain alignment with contract budgets.
• Lead or support monthly funder or provider partner meetings focused on financial utilization and performance improvement.
• Support the development and refinement of tools reports and internal controls related to financial assistance administration.

Strategic Planning

• Implement program Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that align with HOMs strategic plan.
• Collaborate with the executive team on strategic planning business development and regional growth opportunities.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings contribute to organizational decisionmaking and represent the LA programs operational priorities.

Community Relations & Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Represent HOM and its mission in public forums meetings and collaborative efforts with funders partners and Continuums of Care as needed
• Represent HOM at public meetings collaborative tables funder forums and community events as needed.

Leadership and Supervision

• Model encourage and reinforce company culture and values.
• Assist with recruiting hiring and termination of housing department staff.
• Engage train and develop employees using traditional and innovative teambuilding techniques.
• Translate executive vision into clear actionable goals for HOM LA while serving as a representative to stakeholders and community partners.
• Assist with professional development by guiding team members in obtaining professional certifications staying informed and current on industry trends changes in program rules and regulations and other pertinent approaches to professional development.
• Provide ongoing praise and constructive feedback as appropriate.
• Encourage team members to evaluate and make suggestions for program process or implementation improvements.
• Collaborate with crossdepartmental stakeholders to align HOM LA strategies with companywide OKRs and longterm growth.
• Foster a culture of financial accountability and transparency within the organization.
• Ensure the successful of HOM LAs centralized financial assistance responsibilities through effective leadership resource planning and crossagency communication.
• Promote communication and cooperation across departments to ensure housing program processes align with organizational objectives.
• Disseminate information to teams in support of leadership vision.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lead teams in administering financial assistance monitoring subsidy timelines and coordinating with provider partners to support sustained housing outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experienced in utilizing financial tools and software to develop estimates conduct business forecasting and support strategic decisionmaking.
• Demonstrated ability to make datadriven decisions and provide strategic recommendations.
• Proficient in financial analysis forecasting and modeling to support budgeting planning and decisionmaking.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a track record of improving business processes reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing best practices with a focus on continuous performance improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of California Civil Code Sections.06 The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482 and local rent control and tenant protection ordinances.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or disabilities.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work processes and outcomes.
• Ability to manage change while working as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including SharePoint OneDrive Teams Planner Outlook Word and Excel.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a background check with no findings that impact the ability to fulfill compliance and role responsibilities.
• This role will have access to sensitive data including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) and must adhere to HOM Security and Privacy Policies.
• Team Member may use or disclose PII or PHI through the course of their financial duties listed above. All use and disclosure is subject to procedures outlined in Section 1.10 of the HOM Privacy Policies.
• Must demonstrate HOMs core competencies: Emotional Intelligence Expertise Ethics and Excellence.
• Willingness to perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• Valid California drivers license and uptodate automobile insurance.
• Must be able to travel locally as needed for events training and site visits.
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelors degree in business administration public administration urban planning real estate social sciences finance or a related field preferred.
• Masters degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience overseeing housing subsidy programs such as TimeLimited Subsidy (TLS) including strategic planning implementation and compliance with funding requirements preferred.
• Minimum of five 5 years of experience in housing programs homeless services or property management including at least three 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing direct service staff or program operations.
• Certified Public Housing Manager (CPHM) Certified Manager of Voucher Operations (CMVO) or equivalent certificationor the ability to obtain within one 1 year of hire.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Taking care of people is central to our work which is why we offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive and generous benefits program.

HEALTH

Offering excellent medical dental and vision benefits HOM also provides employee assistance programs for physical and mental wellbeing.

WELLNESS

Because this is challenging work HOM is committed to providing monthly chair massages employee wellness program events and challenges blood drives and more.

SAVINGS

In addition to competitive pay save for retirement with employer matching and opportunities for financial planning. Other insurance benefits include life disability and accident insurance and more.

BALANCE

Ensuring a healthy balance between work and life is important. Because individual needs for time away from work are diverse we offer generous paid time off (PTO) including 13 paid National holidays.

FUN

At HOM were not afraid of hard work or a good time! To keep our team strong and connected our employeedriven Culture Committee strives to provide engaging opportunities all year round.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a short behavioral and cognitive assessment prior to advancing to an interview.

Drug Free Workplace:

HOM Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HOM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. HOM Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

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