Housing Program Manager jobs in West Virginia

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager

For over 40 years, the Randolph County Housing Authority has worked to promote strong communities and a healthy quality of life in our communities. Through collaboration with local partners, RCHA continues this work and has grown to offer a variety of programs including rental assistance, property management, supportive services, workforce development and youth skill building development.

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to low-income households via funding provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This department also assists families and individuals with self-sufficiency, including a pathway to homeownership program.

Randolph County Housing Authority is seeking a qualified Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager to provide oversight of the Section 8 Program and related activities. Strong candidates will have experience in program development and management, in addition to experience and a passion to work with community members in need.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and supervise Section 8 program staff, as needed.
• Monitor the program budget.
• Maximize the number of families utilizing the program within funding limits.
• Ensure Compliance with HUD Regulations
• Support all aspects of day-to-day programming such as applications, interviews, briefings, and inspections.
• Oversee maintenance of waiting lists.
• Ensure that all elements of the program work together as a holistic model.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and analysis of current service offerings and their impact on overall performance goals.
• Represent RCHA in all interactions with partners and the community, supporting the agency mission.
• Attend and represent RCHA at federal, state, and local program conferences.
• Develop systems to improve program operations, coordination, and collaboration among staff, including senior staff to ensure quality service delivery in addition to positive program outcomes.
• Build and maintain working relationships with community partners at all levels to ensure program deliverables and programmatic concerns are met.
• Pursue suspected cases of fraud and upon confirmation, take action to terminate and/or institute collection process and/or make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain systems for data collection and program performance measurements for programmatic funder.
• Conduct Quality Control reviews.
• Act as a liaison with landlords to provide information and regular updates on the program as well as attracting new landlords to participate in the program.
• Implement Section 8 to Home Ownership Program, Family Self -Sufficiency Program and other programs the further the mission of housing, community development, and individual and corporate sustainability.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in the social sciences, human service, or management or 5 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook, and ease with web-based applications.
• Strong leadership and management skills with at least three years successful management or planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and implement regulations.
• Ability to create, understand, and analyze budgets.
• Demonstrated skill in program development.
• Demonstrated success in creating collaborative relationships and coalitions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in an environment characterized by multiple ongoing tasks and shifting priorities.
• Exhibit an enthusiastic and positive attitude toward job responsibilities and clientele.
• Completed assignments are professional in appearance.
• Maintains a positive, open working relationship with all staff and partners.
• Ability to travel to sites outside of the office.
• Commitment to program excellence.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

_ Randolph County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Related: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elkins, WV 26241 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkins, WV 26241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person