Assistant Director, Housing Stability and Linkage - The Nest

The People Concern•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Housing Stability and Linkage provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic direction for the Housing Stability and Linkage component of LACAHSA’s Renter Aid program. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, equitable service delivery that is designed to prevent homelessness and promote long-term housing stability for vulnerable renters throughout Los Angeles County. Under the direction of department leadership, the Assistant Director, Housing Stabilization and Linkage provides supervisory oversight to Housing Stability Linkage Program Managers and Case Management staff, drives performance outcomes, and ensures compliance with funder requirements. This position plays a key role in shaping program strategy, strengthening cross-system partnerships, and advancing innovative approaches to renter assistance and eviction prevention throughout Los Angeles County.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent AND minimum of two years of case management experience in social services or similar field
Two year management/supervisory experience in social services or similar field
Knowledge of Los Angeles County community-based resources preferred
Able to communicate and interact with subcontractors, service providers and community partners in a culturally competent manner

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and ongoing management of Housing Stability Linkage Team Program Managers and Case Managers, ensuring end-to-end service delivery is provided to program applicants within a timely manner and in accordance with the scope of services.
Monitor program performance using data-driven approaches; implement continuous quality improvement strategies and convert organizational goals into actionable program strategies, policies, and performance benchmarks.
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
Ensure alignment of program with the missions, strategic plans, and policies of both the agency and the funders.
Provide supervisorial support and quality assurance for staff related to caseloads, scheduling, data integrity and contract goals or program changes.
Effectively modeling Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction, and Housing-First practices.
Build leadership capacity among management staff through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
In partnership with Program Management and Case Management staff, review and track all referrals, enrollments, and eligibility documentation to determine appropriate level of assistance based on each unique applicant situation.
Review and approve all financial assistance requests prior to submission to Central Fiscal Agent.
Provide ongoing monitoring of program spending and budget.
Coordinate and facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with all partners of the ISM to ensure collaboration and efficient service delivery; this includes supporting client care coordination, providing program updates, and providing technical assistance as needed.
Develop and promote partnerships with external stakeholders and community based organizations to ensure streamlined service delivery for participants.
Collaborate with Central Fiscal Agent and Legal Assistance providers to submit both financial assistance requests and legal referrals in a timely manner to prevent further jeopardization of housing status.
Work in conjunction with Compliance Team to ensure data and charts are maintained and accurate.
Monitor and report on program outcomes and work in conjunction with fiscal agent to track program spending targets.
Oversee contract performance, deliverables, and reporting timelines. This includes reviewing and reporting on client survey outcomes.
Attend all meetings and trainings relevant to the role and scope of work.
Ensure that all Annual Reviews are completed in a timely manner.
Provide oversite regarding hiring and ensure diverse and equitable hiring practices to appropriately reflect the diversity of the population served.
Ensure OSHA reports on completed on a monthly basis.
Ensure all staff are trained on all contract required trainings as well as agency wide trainings
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
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