What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Chief, Fair Housing & Policy position at Chicago Housing Authority?
CHA strives to be a national model for HCV that effectively enhances housing choices for low-income families in diverse communities and positively contributes to and strengthens communities. The Deputy Chief for HCV Fair Housing and Policy is responsible and accountable for ensuring new HUD policies are adopted and all policies follow fair housing laws.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure effective monitoring of all Section 504 cases.
Ensure effective relationship with CCHR and other fair housing entities.
Oversee and recommend fair housing testing strategy for all HCV Programs.
Responsible for ensuring and monitoring Affirmative marketing plans for PBV units.
Oversee the development, approval, and implementation of the Administrative Plan.
Conduct best practice research, regulatory research and draft recommendations about potential policy changes and impacts to CHA.
Recommend new MTW initiatives and ensure ongoing monitoring of all existing MTW Activities.
Responsible for operational objectives and technical assistance to facilitate the partnerships necessary to align the agency’s strategic and HCV departmental goals.
Manages process to review and respond to inquiries and complaints from HCV property owners, participants, and community members.
Reviews reports and information from a variety of internal and external sources to better understand the problems and issues facing the HCV program and recommends policy changes to resolve or mitigate them.
Proposes streamlined processes to create efficiencies.
Review all FOIA responses compiled by HCV staff.
Represents CHA at public presentations and department and/or divisional meetings.
Responsible for managing fair housing, policy, and customer service staff.
Explore integrating Trauma Informed Care into agency policies.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree is required with coursework in Public Policy, Public Administration, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, Public Policy Law, Fair Housing Law with a minimum of 8 years in a related field, or 8 – 10 years of experience in management in core CHA disciplines (such as housing, policy law, or real estate). Master’s Degree preferred. Demonstrated ability to navigate and excel in the complex regulatory federal environment is required.
The ideal candidate will be required to test their knowledge of the HCV program and to demonstrate an 85% or greater achievement on HCV Certification and Fair Housing examinations. The successful candidate will also possess strong facilitation and negotiation skills, excellent analytical and organizational skills, commitment to excellence in customer service, effective communication and time-management skills, and Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency. Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly develop facility with software commonly used in real estate and financial reporting, such as Yardi.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000
Grade: S11
FLSA: Exempt
Union: None
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000
