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Housing Director

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Position Summary:

The Housing Director is responsible for directing all aspects of Daybreak’s housing programs to ensure high-quality, youth-centered services grounded in Housing First for Youth and trauma-informed care principles. This role oversees program operations, staff performance, and cross-departmental coordination to support seamless transitions for youth into stable housing while maintaining full program utilization. The position ensures consistent implementation of low-barrier, harm-reduction practices; strong client engagement and documentation systems; and safe, compliant housing environments. Through effective supervision, policy implementation, and collaboration across the organization, the Director promotes stability, choice, and self-determination for young people experiencing homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Service Delivery

  • Oversee the management, coordination, and performance of all housing services to ensure high-quality, youth-centered support aligned with Housing First for Youth principles.
  • Ensure seamless transitions for youth from shelters or the streets into Daybreak’s housing program, maintaining 100% occupancy based on individual needs and progress.
  • Develop and maintain clear communication and supervision with housing staff to ensure:
    • Effective dissemination of policies and procedures.
    • A low-barrier, harm reduction approach to housing.
    • Efficient client management and documentation systems.
    • A youth-centered approach that prioritizes stability, choice, and self-determination.
  • Ensure all housing units meet safety, habitability, and compliance standards in partnership with the facilities and finance departments.

Landlord & Community Partnerships

  • Oversee and develop contracts with reputable landlords to:
    • Expand safe and youth-friendly housing opportunities, ensuring a variety of options for young people.
    • Advocate for clients by resolving conflicts and protecting tenant rights.
    • Maintain consistent and equitable requirements for both landlords and tenants to foster strong, supportive housing options for YYAs.
  • Collaborate with local housing agencies, HUD, Fair Housing offices, Ohio Financial Agency to:
    • Ensure full compliance with housing regulations.
    • Oversee the leasing process, subsidy distribution, and termination processes.
    • Support Fair Housing Act compliance and tenant qualification

Regulatory Compliance & Financial Oversight

  • Ensure housing programs comply with all funder and regulatory requirements, achieving projected outcomes and successful audits.
  • Collaborate with the CCO to develop, implement, and monitor program budgets, ensuring financial efficiency.
  • Oversee subsidy management, rent payments, and financial assistance, ensuring YYAs receive appropriate and timely support.
  • Ensure proper documentation and reporting of program activities to meet compliance and auditing standards.
  • Participate in the CARF accreditation process, ensuring program quality and adherence to best practices.

Continuous Quality Improvement

  • Develop and implement systems to track program effectiveness, housing retention, and YYA outcomes using HMIS and other data tools.
  • Collaborate with the COO and CCO to analyze data and develop solutions that improve service provision.
  • Seek and integrate best practice models into Daybreak’s housing programs to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Grant & Funding Management

  • Assist the leadership team in writing applicable sections of grant applications to secure funding.
  • Prepare grant reports, analyze funding sources, and track program outcomes for management evaluation.
  • Monitor budgets and collaborate on the preparation of grant applications and reports by compiling data and narratives as needed.
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