Director of Housing Placement Services

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Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS. Our flagship transitional work program– Ready, Willing & Able– integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society. Our portfolio of permanent affordable and supportive housing provides housing stability and additional support to low-income New Yorkers. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $76 million and a full-time staff of 500 , many of whom are graduates of our programs.

The Doe Fund is in search of a Director of Housing Placement Services. This is a newly created position and the organization is looking for an experienced leader who is innovative and a team builder. The ideal candidate should also be a team player who can work well with and in collaboration with other departments. The Director of Housing Placement Services will report to the Vice President of Housing Placement Services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, Masters preferred.
• At least 4 years of work experience involving placement of individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent housing. At least 2 of those years should have been in a supervisory capacity. Experience working with any of the following populations would be a plus: incarcerated or formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, mental health, persons living with AIDS, or supportive housing.
• Well-versed in NYC housing programs and housing regulations
• Excellent writing skills.
• Commitment to The Doe Fund’s mission.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft-based programs: email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management skills in handling multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises 3 supervisors and 5 additional housing staff across its 3 transitional housing facilities.
• In conjunction with the VP of Housing Placement Services, leverage existing relationships with real estate agents, brokers, and/or property owners for The Doe Fund as well as with third-party management companies that represent The Doe Fund
• In conjunction with the VP of Housing Placement Services, oversee the completion and submission of subsidy applications: EOSD, CityFHEPS, SOTA, Section 8, and Supportive Housing applications. 
• Meets with clients as needed to assist with housing placements.
• Provides crisis intervention to address barriers to clients achieving housing placements. 
• Orientates clients about housing placement services as needed.
• Stay abreast of policy and rule changes affecting affordable housing programs and Rent Stabilization. Incorporate new information into existing work via training, operational changes, etc. to ensure continued compliance.
• Organize and generate reports on program outcomes.
• Engage in staff evaluation and performance improvement.
• Organize and coordinate client services to include apartment viewings/inspections and move-outs. 
• In conjunction with the VP, ensure that all clients are registered in NYC Housing Connect.
• Ensure completion of CAP Surveys and HHA Applications 
• Engage in crisis management as needed.
• Organize and conduct individual supervision and team meetings. 
• Travel across its 3 transitional housing facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The salary for this position is up to $97,850

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues. We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.