Director of Continuum of Care Planning

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $95,000 - $113,000

About The Position

The Director of Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning implements systems that enable the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) to effectively serve as the Collaborative Applicant for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program and supports citywide planning to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the position coordinates planning activities under the HUD CoC Program Interim Rule, focusing on community-wide planning, the HUD CoC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and CoC governance.

The Director helps OHS staff understand CoC Program regulatory requirements and their impact on systemwide policies, including the local Coordinated Entry System. Working with OHS, community partners, HUD-funded agencies, and other stakeholders, the role supports the distribution and effective management of federal HUD funds and ensures stakeholders can contribute to CoC planning and policies.

The position manages the CoC Planning Unit, supervises two program managers and one youth system coordinator, and supports staff development and effective unit operations. The successful candidate must become a Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least four years of experience in supervision and management.
• At least four years of experience in program or grant administration.
• Experience in a nonprofit or government setting addressing housing or other social services.
• Knowledge of project management, public administration, management, and organizational development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of funding request development, program development, performance measurement, and federal regulations governing applicable grant programs.
• Ability to coordinate activities among units and departments.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders, partners, and potential funders.
• Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation to deliver quality work.
• Tenacity and thoroughness, with the ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
• Deadline- and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strong time-management skills.
• Self-starter who is willing to work on both large projects and routine tasks.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
• Must become a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the program manager responsible for coordinating and supporting the HUD CoC governance structure, and ensure the structure and its committees effectively address CoC needs and priorities.
• Review federal and local regulations and priorities, national trends and best practices, and assessment and performance data to develop strategies with OHS leadership and staff, service providers, and people with lived experience of homelessness.
• Use data to develop, implement, and track performance and progress toward goals.
• Ensure system process design continually assesses needs, develops priorities, and determines effective ways to address them.
• Manage stakeholder processes to develop, implement, and monitor Philadelphia’s plan and related strategies and action steps to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.
• Use data analysis to recommend policy and system changes that support a high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered, and efficient homeless assistance system.
• Design and implement workplans with CoC stakeholders and OHS leadership and staff to meet the timelines and requirements of the annual HUD CoC Program application process.
• Supervise the program manager who coordinates the annual evaluation, rating, ranking, and funding process for new and renewal projects seeking HUD CoC Program funding.
• Manage the CoC Planning Unit, including supervising two program managers and one youth system coordinator; support team building and professional development; and develop procedures, tracking, and reporting mechanisms.
• Secure commitments from community partners and mainstream service providers to supplement CoC services and housing and improve the homeless assistance system.
• Represent the department at public forums, panels, and other speaking engagements.
• Coordinate community-wide efforts with OHS leadership and staff.
• Research and investigate best practices to improve system performance, quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Unlimited free public transportation year-round through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness program eligibility for a discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships through partnerships with local colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director