Deputy Chief Program Officer, Housing Services

Brilliant Corners•Los Angeles, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant Corners is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Deputy Chief Program Officer (DCPO) of Housing Services to co-lead our statewide Housing Services Department. This role is one of two DCPOs of Housing Services, each responsible for overseeing a regional portfolio of programs across California. Regional assignments will be based on candidate location and experience, with current coverage spanning: Northern California: San Francisco, San Mateo, Sacramento Southern California: Los Angeles, San Diego In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a large and complex portfolio of supportive housing programs, ensuring strong performance, high-quality service delivery, and alignment with organizational and system-wide goals. You will oversee program management, staffing, regional performance, contract execution, and budgeting across your region. You will work closely with your counterpart DCPO of Housing Services and the DCPO of Program Development to ensure strong alignment between program design, policy, evaluation, and implementation. Together, this leadership team drives consistency, innovation, and impact across our statewide programs. Your portfolio will include oversight of core Housing Services programs, including: Flex Pool Supportive Housing programs Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Managed Care and Behavioral Health partnerships Specific program oversight may vary based on regional alignment and the distribution of responsibilities across the DCPO leadership team. As a senior leader, you will serve as a key external partner to public systems and funders. You will work across healthcare, homelessness, and behavioral health systems—including Managed Care Plans, County agencies, and other partners—to implement and scale housing initiatives. This includes work tied to CalAIM, Transitional Rent, and Proposition 1, alongside other public and philanthropic funding streams that support housing access and stability. You will lead and support a team of regional Program Directors, working together to drive program performance, strengthen partnerships, and ensure financial sustainability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategy and execution—someone who can see the broader system while ensuring strong day-to-day operations. This role is critical to ensuring Brilliant Corners continues to scale its impact while maintaining high-quality, equitable service delivery across regions and systems.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in human services, housing, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, or public systems
At least 8 years of experience building and managing teams
Demonstrated leadership with increasing levels of responsibility over time
Deep commitment to Housing First and Brilliant Corners’ mission
Strong understanding of housing, healthcare, and/or behavioral health systems
Experience managing complex programs, contracts, and budgets
Strong financial and operational acumen
Ability to lead multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working across large geographies and diverse teams
Ability to use data to inform decision-making and improve performance
Comfort navigating complex funding streams and regulatory environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or similar systems a plus
Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces.
They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day.
Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely.
Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing, or overseeing Housing First or supportive housing programs strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of day-to-day program operations across a regional portfolio, ensuring achievement of program objectives, housing placement and retention outcomes, and contractual compliance across Flex Pool, ICMS, and MCP/Behavioral Health programs.
Lead, coach, and support a team of Program Directors and senior staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels across programs, including workforce planning, hiring strategy, and contingency planning to maintain program continuity.
Oversee regional performance reporting, using data to track outcomes, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with Finance and internal teams to manage complex contracts and funding streams, including those tied to CalAIM Community Supports, Transitional Rent, and Behavioral Health initiatives. Ensure financial sustainability and alignment with program goals.