Chief Program Officer

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 161485 - 259475

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

TheLos Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750 FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching peoples lives. If you are mission-driven dedicated to superior service and support and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here not only would your work have a real impact on the community but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993 LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal state county and city funds for programs providing shelter housing and services to people experiencing homelessness.

Under the direction of the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the Chief Program Officer (CPO) will position LAHSA to hold and refine the homeless rehousing system vision oversee system-wide strategy deployment and enhance internal and external accountability through management of system-wide planning and performance functions.

Note: This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Reporting to the Interim CEO of LAHSA the CPO will lead all programmatic operations and will have the following responsibilities:

Lead LAHSAs programmatic operations which includes:

Manage LAHSAs programmatic directors overseeing the following departments:
- Access and Engagement Interim Housing Permanent Housing and Systems & Planning.
Identify programmatic opportunities and priorities:
- Coordinate program development with the LAHSA Commission federal State County and City partners community providers and people with lived experience
- Analyze service performance on the program community and system level
- Utilize service delivery outcomes and data to drive program development
- Incorporate program/policy work into funder agreements procurement and contracting processes.
Ensure programmatic strategic alignment throughout all organizational levels

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

As a prerequisite the successful candidate must believe in the core values of LAHSA and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change. Beyond that we are seeking a candidate that has proven management experience within a complex organization and a demonstrated ability to lead and build the competencies of a motivated and diverse team.

The successful candidate will have management experience within a large public sector or non-profit organization. Additional requirements are:

Results-driven history of exceeding goals and a value-added orientation
Strategic Vision and Agility ability to think strategically anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate within the organizational plan
Capacity Building skilled in effectively building staff capacity and developing a forward-thinking workforce
Leadership Organization and Large-Scale Management experience leading a large diverse team with exceptional capacity for managing people to success

Knowledge of systems and programs that impact the homeless continuum of care funding sources regulations requirements and procedures

Ability to think creatively strategically and collaboratively to solve complex problems

Ability to enforce fair and equitable processes decisions and determinations in compliance with Federal state and local funding laws rules and regulations

Training & Experience

Solid professional experience and educational background.
Undergraduate degree preferred; MPA MPP MSW MBA or similar advanced degree highly desired.
Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials performing the above duties successfully.

Compensation:
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing highly respected organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality with a distinguished track record. LAHSA is prepared to offer a very attractive compensation package including a competitive base salary as well as health/dental 401A pension and 457 deferred compensation plans and vacation benefits.

Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at to initiate the interactive process.

Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements.

Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at ; or via email at .

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer

Required Experience:

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Job SummaryTheLos Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750 FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching peoples lives. If you are mission-driven dedicated to superior servi...