Deputy Chief HCV Operations

CHA Careers•Chicago, IL

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CHA strives to be a national model for HCV that effectively enhances housing choices for low-income families in diverse communities and positively contributes to and strengthens communities. The Deputy Chief of HCV Operations is responsible and accountable for ensuring new HUD policies are adopted and all policies follow fair housing laws. The role oversees functions of Customer Service and Outreach, Enforcement, Fair Housing, and Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required with coursework in in Public Policy, Public Administration, Real Estate Management or Business Administration or a related field, or 8 – 12 years of experience in management in core CHA disciplines (such as housing, policy law, or real estate).
Demonstrated ability to navigate and excel in the complex regulatory federal environment is required.
The ideal candidate will be required to test their knowledge of the HCV program and to demonstrate an 85% or greater achievement on HCV Certification and Fair Housing examinations.
The successful candidate will also possess strong facilitation and negotiation skills, excellent analytical and organizational skills, commitment to excellence in customer service, effective communication and time-management skills, and Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly develop facility with software commonly used in real estate and financial reporting, such as Yardi.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate closely with Compliance teams, PBV/RAD2/Mod Rehab operations and policy staff to implement new HUD guidance within an MTW framework.
Oversee and recommend fair housing testing strategy for all HCV Programs.
Responsible for ensuring and monitoring Affirmative marketing plans for PBV units.
Oversee the development, approval, and implementation of the Administrative Plan.
Conduct best practice research, regulatory research and draft recommendations about potential policy changes and impacts to CHA.
Recommend new MTW initiatives and ensure ongoing monitoring of all existing MTW Activities.
Responsible for operational objectives and technical assistance to facilitate the partnerships necessary to align the agency’s strategic and HCV departmental goals.
Manages process to review and respond to inquiries and complaints from HCV property owners, participants, and community members.
Reviews reports and information from a variety of internal and external sources to better understand the problems and issues facing the HCV program and recommends policy changes to resolve or mitigate them.
Proposes streamlined processes to create efficiencies.
Review all FOIA responses compiled by HCV staff.
Represents CHA at public presentations and department and/or divisional meetings.
Responsible for leading fair housing, policy, enforcement and customer service staff.
Explore integrating Trauma Informed Care into agency policies.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.