AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$54,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team as an Affordable Housing Supervisor within the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven, offering opportunities for independent decision-making and community engagement. Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Knowledge in Standards and practices related to Permanent Supportive Housing, including but not limited to: Federal Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and other State and Federal Housing laws, Fair housing, including HUD rules, regulations and guidelines, HUD Tenant Selection Criteria and The Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA).
Knowledge in Use of the VI-SPDAT assessment or other housing assessment and/or housing prioritization tools in the Housing Specialist’s service area.
Knowledge in Fundamentals of Housing First and the SAMHSA PSH program, and current and emerging tools and best practices in PSH and services.
Knowledge in Home and community based services.
Knowledge in Title XIX and Medicaid and Social Security and Medicare, state and benefit programs.
Skills in Oral and written communication.
Skills in Problem solving and interpersonal relations.
Skills in Compiling data and reports, organization and time management and attention to detail.
Skills in Using computer systems including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and database systems (i.e., FOCUS).
Skills in Adult learning practices.
Ability to Demonstrate initiative and commit to continuous improvement.
Ability to Collaborate with other programs internally and externally and effectively represent the Division with internal and external stakeholders with good decision making abilities.
Ability to Work with diverse individuals, advocacy groups, the Governor's office and others.
Ability to Assist in drafting, as well as comprehend and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to Maintain high levels of activity and productivity as well as mentor, coach and direct staff to meet goals.
Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license.
Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks.
Must maintain acceptable driving records.
Must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services related field with two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Housing and case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for and manages all aspects of the DDD Affordable Housing Program, including ensuring DDD compliance with the AHCCCS contract, as well as regulatory compliance by the subcontracted DDD Health Plans. Acts as DDD Affordable Housing Liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Provides leadership, mentoring, coaching, and direct supervision of staff; facilitates and attends huddles, and completes performance appraisals, authorizes leave, and time card approval; provides ongoing assessment of day-to-day work performance and assesses areas needed for further training.
Provides Division staff with Fair Housing Training. Affordable Housing Education and community resources for housing opportunities.
Manages and directs the daily work activities of the Housing Specialists, administrative support staff and works with the Justice Reach-In team for Community of Practice building.
Direct in-person contact with DDD members and Guardians to provide housing support.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities