Homeless and Community Programs Administrator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to increasing housing affordability and stability in our community. The City of Raleigh Housing and Community Development Department seeks an experienced and forward-thinking candidate for the role of Homeless and Community Programs Administrator, where you will address some of the city's most challenging housing issues. The position reports to the Homeless and Community Programs Supervisor.

About You
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, proactive, and resilient housing professional who can join a high-performing team, help design and implement homelessness initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance. Working closely with leadership within the Housing and Community Development Department and other City departments, as well as community partners like Wake County and nonprofit organizations, you will help lead programs and projects to end and prevent homelessness in Raleigh. If you roll up your sleeves to find solutions rather than waiting for a handbook and are committed to evidence-based best practices within homelessness and housing, we want you on our team!

About Us
The Community Development Division of the Housing and Community Development Department administers several housing-focused programs funded with local and federal funds. We work to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve access to affordable housing, and end and prevent homelessness. Our team works closely with other City departments, Wake County, and other organizations within the Raleigh community to further housing affordability in the city.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists with the allocation processes for federal funds targeted to ending homelessness, including Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

• Supports implementation of funded programs, which requires a working knowledge of federal guidelines

• Supports implementation of the City's Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), which is funded by a combination of local and federal sources including HOME, by providing regulatory interpretation, program design support, and compliance monitoring

• Develops RFPs for programs and projects, reviews proposals, drafts and manages contracts, meets with awarded grantees, oversees contract execution and project start-up, and monitors grant awardees for program compliance

• Monitors project implementation through review of reports and invoices, meeting with funded agencies, identifying potential risks, and ensuring that federal and City funding requirements are met

• Prepares City Council agenda materials and memos for departmental and City leadership

• Supports reporting on U.S. ?Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homelessness programs

• Conducts research/data analysis and recommends evidence-based and best practices for ending and preventing homelessness

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with homeless service providers to ensure open communication, provides technical support, and shares regulatory and compliance updates

• Participates in CoC meetings and workgroups and provides input on how the City can strategically deploy its resources to best meet community needs

Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, City Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Services or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in homelessness, affordable housing, program/grant management or a related field

OR

An equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, City planning, public policy, public administration or related

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence-based best practices in reducing homelessness

• Relevant federal (HUD) funding and programs and applicable federal, state, and local laws including Fair Housing law and reasonable accommodations

• Interpreting, monitoring, and reporting financial and programmatic information

• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

• Problem-solving skills, strong solutions orientation, and overcoming obstacles

• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, community partners, elected officials, the media, and the public

• Project/program management skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating and implementation

• Budget creation, fiscal management, and resource allocation

• Written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation skills

• Operating in fast-paced, ambiguous settings

• Exercising good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

• Reviewing and documenting compliance with laws and regulations

• Preparing written findings and present recommendations supported by facts

• Maintaining confidentiality working with protected individual data and to maintain complete and accurate records

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of forcefrequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in a vehicle.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.