Housing Program Director

Housing Program Director

Compass Health is currently looking for a Housing Program Director!

What you will be performing

The Housing Program Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan, leading the effort to enact strong policies, and for fundraising and management of the program. The Director's primary responsibilities are to increase the impact of Compass Health's mission, program, and activities while maintaining funding and staff capacity sufficient for these activities.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees all activities of the department and participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Effectively communicates strategic plans to Executive & Housing Teams.
• Site visit with Compass Health Management and Housing Program Team on a regular basis. Site visit will entail in-person meetings with staff and supervisors, property managers, and community members to maintain funding relationships.
• Develops and administers various Housing plans, policies, and procedures.
• Works closely with the funding agencies assuring compliance with all the reporting requirements based on the contract.
• Develops service objectives and manages utilization of resources to accomplish objectives.
• Ensures that all services and quality improvement efforts take place according to Compass Health policies and practices and are in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures implementation and improvement based on feedback related to client satisfaction and outcome data and other quality improvement indicators.
• Ensures that all services provided within the area of responsibility meet the established standards.
• Ensures provision of services is in accordance with requirements and regulations of all regulatory bodies.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and compliance with agency standards and regulations agencies policies and procedures.
• Ensures all data and reporting produced by the Housing department is accurate and meets all applicable compliance requirements.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates program manager as well as other staff.
• Acts as a liaison for the department with local housing authorities, community landlords, clients, vendors, and other program and housing related entities as needed.
• Develops and monitors budget, policies and procedures while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.
• Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health's HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health's Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies.

What you will be carrying along

• BA/BS Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience with federal and state grant management for housing, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Proven success in proactively researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
• Experience working in a non-profit setting preferred.
• Experience in residential services and/or supportive housing programs.
• 3+ years supervisory/management/leadership experience required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable

What you will be sharing

• Extensive administrative and supervisory skills and an ability to manage program staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, manage, and coordinate the operations of the program.
• Strong understanding of government compliance reporting.
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of housing contract compliance, Landlord Tenant Laws, and Fair Housing.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Familiarity with the client population served.
• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work individually and work cooperatively with others as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• General computer proficiency, with proven expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be working in an administrative office environment and will provide outreach to community settings as needed, which could include client homes, hospitals, medical facilities, schools, jails, community organizations, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and use close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we will be offering

As the region's largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to full-time employees
• 16 days of vacation the first year
• 12 sick days including an additional wellness day
• 13 paid holidays - 11 traditional holidays, plus 2 you choose
• $300 in professional funds per year
• Up to 5 days paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after the first year
• And much, much more!!!

The organization you will be joining

Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Title: Housing Program Director

Program: 800-52830

Location: Everett, WA

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Wage: $94,271.17 -$137,335.29/yr