Director of Continuum of Care Planning

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Director of Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for implementing systems that enable the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) to perform its role as Collaborative Applicant for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program. The position also supports citywide planning efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. The CoC promotes community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, funds efforts to quickly rehouse people while minimizing trauma and dislocation, promotes access to mainstream programs, and supports self-sufficiency among people experiencing homelessness.

The Director coordinates planning activities under the HUD CoC Program Interim Rule, with a focus on developing a community-wide plan, preparing the HUD CoC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and supporting CoC governance. The role helps OHS staff understand CoC Program regulatory requirements and their effects on systemwide policies, including the local Coordinated Entry System. In collaboration with OHS, community partners, and HUD-funded agencies, the Director advances the distribution and effective management of federal funds and ensures stakeholder input into CoC planning and policies.

The position manages the CoC Planning Unit, supervises two program managers and a youth system coordinator, and supports staff development. It works with OHS leadership, service providers, community partners, and people with lived experience of homelessness to use regulations, trends, best practices, and performance data to develop and monitor strategies for an effective, trauma-informed, person-centered homeless assistance system. The successful candidate must reside in Philadelphia 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.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of project management, public administration, management, and organizational development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of techniques for developing funding requests, programs, and performance measures.
• Knowledge of 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, self-motivation, tenacity, and thoroughness; ability to solve problems and handle varied situations.
• Deadline- and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and time effectively.
• Self-starter willing to work on both major projects and routine tasks.
• Must become a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.
• Submit a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the program manager responsible for coordinating and supporting the HUD Continuum of Care governance structure and its committees.
• Review and analyze federal and local regulations and priorities, national trends and best practices, and assessment and performance data to develop strategies with OHS leadership, staff, providers, and people with lived experience of homelessness.
• Use data to develop, implement, and track performance and progress toward goals.
• Ensure system processes continually assess needs, develop priorities, and determine effective responses.
• Manage stakeholder processes to develop, implement, and monitor Philadelphia’s homelessness plan, related strategies, and action steps.
• Use data analysis to recommend policy and system changes for 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 annual HUD CoC Program application timelines and requirements.
• Supervise the program manager responsible for the annual evaluation, rating, ranking, and funding process for new and renewal projects seeking HUD CoC Program funding.
• Manage the CoC Planning Unit, including supervision of two program managers and one youth system coordinator.
• Support team building and staff professional development, and develop procedures, tracking, and reporting mechanisms to improve unit management and contributions to Departmental and CoC-wide goals.
• Identify and secure commitments from community partners and mainstream service providers to supplement CoC services and housing.
• Represent the department at public forums, panels, and other speaking engagements.
• Coordinate community-wide efforts with OHS leadership and staff.
• Research best practices to improve system performance, quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Unlimited free year-round public transportation 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 for qualifying employees.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships through City partnerships with colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

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