HCV Program Director

For over 30 years, CVR's team of professionals has provided technical assistance and program management to affordable housing programs across the country. Our staff works diligently to meet the needs of our clients and to continuously grow and preserve affordable housing for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. CVR prides itself on providing extensive training, mentoring, and succession planning to its employees. CVR has made a significant impact on the community by assisting families in securing affordable housing.

The CVR team is composed of CPAs, MBAs, attorneys, architects, engineers, urban planners, and housing professionals. We continue to expand, adding to our team across the nation. CVR has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, San Francisco and Tampa, to name a few.

CVR is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and integrity. We seek to hire individuals who are passionate about their work and helping low-income families. Bring your enthusiasm and desire to make a real difference to the CVR team.  This is your chance to join more than 400 team members across the country. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Director is an executive level leader responsible for the overall management, compliance, and performance of CVR’s contract with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). This role oversees the administration of the HCV Program and ensures full coordination with U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, CHA policies, and contractual requirements.

The Director is accountable for program outcomes, operational effectiveness, and delivery of high-quality services to participants, and property owners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the HCV Program

• Ensures compliance with HUD regulations, CHA policies, and contractual obligations.

• Oversee core program functions, including recertifications, interims, moves, and customer service

• Provides oversight of subcontractor performance to ensue compliance with contract requirements, program regulations, and organizational standards

• Monitor program performance and ensure achievement of key performance indicators and service standards

• Services as the primary liaison between CVR and CHA, managing communication and addressing program related matters

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.

• Establish clear expectations for staff and ensure accountability for performance outcomes

• Leads and oversees the monthly reporting deliverables, including a narrative report and scorecard response, submitted to the CHA.

• Optimizes the organizational structure and oversight of the CVR program staff.

• Provides effective leadership that oversees an informed and well-trained workforce that is empowered to effectively implement established policies and procedures.

• Advises subordinate staff and makes and provides feedback to CHA on policies and procedures to ensure service is provided in an efficient manner.

• Participates in the interviewing, selection, assignment, and training of professional and key personnel.

• Participates with other top management and executive staff in developing, revising, and implementing programs in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Networks with community organizations and speaks before public and private groups on departmental operations and programs.

• Meets with subordinates to discuss and resolve issues, and analyzes and interprets for supervisory staff any procedural, process, legislative or legal changes from federal, state, and local agencies which affect fiscal operations or departmental programs.

• Interprets and applies federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Establishes and maintains effective client relationships.

• Establishes and fosters a congenial professional work environment.

• Observes and analyzes situations and adopts effective courses of action.

• Adapts to a changing environment and takes on special projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the HCV program, including intake, waitlist management, inspections, annual reexaminations, customer service, quality control, and data analytics and reporting.

• Knowledge of the rules and guidelines issued by federal, state, and local agencies concerning the management and maintenance of the HCV program, including 24 CFR 982 and 983.

• Knowledge of the principles of property management and maintenance.

• Knowledge of public sector organizational planning.

• Ability to determine a solution and what method to follow based upon the transaction that needs to be completed.

• Ability to exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the organization.

• Ability to supervise, instruct, and schedule the work of subordinates.

• Ability to comprehend complex written material.

• Advanced communication skills in the areas of interviewing, investigation, interpretation, written and verbal communication, persuasion, and negotiation.

• Ability to establish and modify operational procedures.

• Ability to take initiative and be resourceful.

• Ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information.

• Demonstrate the ability to leverage CVR and CHA data systems to monitor performance, ensure data integrity, and support operational decision making

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required in social work, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Three years of broad and progressively responsible public, social, or human services management experience, including significant supervisory experience, preferably high-level program management and leadership experience.

• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

• Knowledge of public sector housing authority programs and systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of the real estate industry is preferred.