Supportive Housing Liaison

Delaware State Housing Authority

Job Location:

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Business Development

Job Summary

Description

JOB VACANCY

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LIAISON

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIME

WORK LOCATION: Wilmington and/or Dover

OPENING DATE: 02/13/2026 CLOSING DATE: 02/27/2026

Looking for a career with excellent benefits

As part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision and dental insurance vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition assistance fitness reimbursement retirement plan and more while working to further DSHAs mission of providing safe affordable housing.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to support policy and supportive housing initiatives ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements. The incumbent assists with programs such as the State Rental Assistance Program Section 811 Project Rental Assistance HUD Boutique Vouchers and recovery housing efforts. Collaborates with advisors boards and task forces on homelessness prevention community development and emergency planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities duties and skills may be required and assigned as needed.

Supports and assists DSHA policy and supportive housing initiatives ensuring alignment with agency goals and federal/state requirements.
Assists with higher-level operations such as the State Rental Assistance Program Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program HUD Boutique Vouchers and recovery housing initiatives.
Assists the Supportive Housing Advisor on boards councils and task forces related to supportive housing homelessness and community development.
May serve as a hearing officer for public housing state vouchers and federal voucher application and eligibility processes determination and terminations of housing assistance ensuring fair and consistent determinations as needed.
Collaborates with the Emergency Management Advisor to develop and maintain emergency response and continuity plans for public housing sites.
Assists in advancing DSHAs homelessness prevention and reduction efforts including but not limited to supporting the Supportive Housing Advisor with participation in the Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness.
Assists with the creation of presentations Memorandums of Understanding and partnership agreements.
Collaborates with multiple DSHA divisions to further housing-related initiatives in Delaware.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of DSHA HUD Federal and State programs and properties.
Ability to orient other employees and to explain organizational policies rules regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUDs) housing programs.
Familiarity with affordable housing policy and programs especially as it relates to the Public Housing programs.
Ability to analyze federal legislation and regulations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of federal policy and rulemaking procedures and processes.
Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and stay up to date on relevant topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of professional experience in housing homelessness services public policy social services community development or a closely related field
Bachelors degree in planning public policy social work public administration or related field preferred but comparable experience or education will be considered
Experience supporting projects and programs involving multiple stakeholders
Basic knowledge or exposure to affordable housing programs or supportive housing
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING AND A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.

BENEFITS

These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual up to 13 paid holidays ayear liberal retirement benefitsimmediate accessto paid health short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans and voluntary dental vision and various supplemental benefit options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Applications must be completed by theclosing dateon ourwebsite(Click onAbout UsEmployment Click Here to View All Current OpeningsSelect job Scroll Down & Click Apply Now.) Contact: e-mail:

DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

As an equal opportunity employer DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests. TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777.

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM.

DescriptionJOB VACANCYSUPPORTIVE HOUSING LIAISONENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $52815.00 - FULL-TIMEWORK LOCATION: Wilmington and/or DoverOPENING DATE: 02/13/2026 CLOSING DATE: 02/27/2026Looking for a career with excellent benefitsAs part of the DSHA team you will haveimmediate access to health vision ...