Supportive Housing Program Manager

Shelter House • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Supportive Housing Program Manager provides direct and specialized housing services for the RISE and Kate’s Place housing programs, while supervising the supportive housing case management team. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary. The position is responsible for all Supportive Housing operations including tracking client rental payments, maintaining detailed records/files of unit maintenance issues and communication and resolutions; formally documenting and filing completed regular housing inspections (including move-in, move-out, and lease end date inspections). The Supportive Housing Program Manager maintains regular communication with property management, landlords, and OPEH (in reference to Kate’s Place) in regard to routine maintenance, emergency maintenance situations, unit repairs, and other unit needs. The Supportive Housing Program Manager also ensures regular maintenance functions such as changing filters, lightbulbs, screens, and smoke detectors is completed consistently on schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work/ human services/ related field or commensurate experience
• 1+ years of management experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements
• Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions
• Ability to deliver creative, resources solutions to unique challenges
• Strong organizational and time management skills; Detail-oriented
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation/ 20-25% local travel for appointments
• Willingness to work rotating schedule to include evenings and weekends when needed
• Annual TB Test is required
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of real estate, property management, and landlord tenant law
• HQS inspection certification
• Three years’ experience in property management or subsidized housing program administration.
• Knowledge of Housing programs in Fairfax County
• Experience supporting programs serving homeless families and those diagnosed with physical or mental disabilities
• Experience with Microsoft Applications

Responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance in all Supportive Housing Operations for all units
• Conduct monthly inspections in accordance with HUD Housing Quality Standards and local health and hygiene codes for all RISE units (with all contracted providers) and Kate’s Place units with HOME requirements and standards also considered Complete annual inspections of Shelter House HOME and HUD funded units and maintain certification to complete them following HUD standards.
• Maintain a directory of the Property information including unit address, size, rent amount, contact info for all landlords / property management companies, etc.
• Report RISE and Kate’s maintenance and other lease related issues to landlord and/or Shelter House management; follow-up as needed to ensure the issues are addressed.
• Conduct move-in, move-out, and “pre-lease renewal” inspections and document the process; ensure utilities are transferred correctly.
• Coordinate repairs and develop relationships with vendors; get estimates for the cost of repairs, following our internal processes for vetting vendors.
• Ensure units are turned over in the required timeframe (30 days for HUD units).
• Follow up with case managers on items that failed during inspections to address behavioral issues and facilitate resolutions using trauma informed and de-escalation approaches.
• Regularly review and adhere to HUD Policy related to housing inspections, environmental reviews, income and rental calculations, fair market rate and income limits as well as HOME Policy income and rent limits.
• Calculate the rental payments if necessary, according to HUD standards for each program participant and track the receipt of payments. Notify case managers and clients of compliance issues. Collect rent payments.
• Issue pay or quit notices as directed for non-payment of program fees and in accordance with program policy.
• Assist the Director in assuring that available funding sources are spent, tracked, and that required documentation is completed and filed.
• Disseminate information for clients related to tenant rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, communicating with landlords, basic unit maintenance, lease compliance, and housing search and location techniques.
• Establish ongoing relationships with clients and vendors for unit repairs and maintenance
• Maintain documentation of training, housing contacts, client contacts, and other pertinent information in accordance with agency and best standard of practice.
• Provide coaching and development support to Case Management staff as needed and during regularly scheduled one on one meetings; Ensure staff’s calendar is accurate and up to date, and review and sign off on staff timesheets and leave requests
• Meet Case Managers for weekly Supervision
• Provide Training and support for Crisis interventions, de-escalations using trauma informed approach,
• Review documentation completed by Case Management staff to ensure it is in accordance with agency best practices
• Conduct quarterly file audits for both housing and client service files
• Review grievances and provide support around problem solving and resolution using Trauma approach
• Participate in and facilitate staff meeting and staff trainings as directed by supervisor
• Serve in an on-call capacity as needed for emergency situations
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Suite applications (email, calendar, drive, documents, etc) as a part of day-to-day work requirements
• Safely utilize Shelter House owned vehicles to drive clients to various locations.
• Ensure compliance with all agency policies.
• Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match
• 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees