Housing Program Director

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The Director of Housing Strategy leads efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive housing plan for individuals re-entering the community, including those considered “Hard to Place.” This role plays a critical part in advancing housing initiatives, improving outcomes, and ensuring successful reintegration through strategic partnerships and program oversight.

Requirements

• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience (OR) an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of human resources, purchasing, budgeting, and accounting practices related to housing programs.
• In-depth understanding of housing program operations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and manage professional and support staff to achieve program objectives.
• Expertise in program analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Skilled in selecting, training, and supervising employees engaged in housing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a statewide housing strategy for re-entrants.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to strengthen housing initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on legislative impacts and recommend policy and program improvements.
• Oversee data tracking systems to monitor housing outcomes and identify areas for enhancement.
• Manage housing operations, including RFP processes, statewide bed inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct site visits and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance and service standards.
• Supervise transitional housing staff responsible for placement of incarcerated individuals nearing release.
• Drive strategic improvements to expand housing options and improve success rates for re-entrants.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees