Housing Director

Job Title: Housing Director FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Client Services Reports to: Deputy Director Effective Date: (not specified) Pay Rate: $70,000 per year ($33.65 per hour) Hours: 40‑45 hours per week, with additional hours as necessary to achieve program objectives. Position Overview The Housing Director provides leadership and oversight of all housing programs funded through HUD, including the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Continuum of Care (CoC). The role focuses on serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, ensuring they have access to safe, stable, and trauma‑informed housing options that promote healing and long‑term stability. Responsibilities include program compliance, staff supervision, community partnerships, fiscal management, and alignment with best practices in survivor‑centered housing models. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Program Management & Compliance Direct and manage HUD ESG and CoC housing programs, ensuring all services meet survivor‑centered, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive standards. Monitor compliance with HUD regulations, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, ESG/CoC guidelines, and federal confidentiality requirements. Ensure accurate database entry, reporting, and data quality specific to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking programs. Develop policies and procedures prioritizing survivor safety, choice, and confidentiality. Leadership & Supervision Supervise and support housing program staff, including case managers and advocates, ensuring survivor‑centered advocacy and housing stabilization services. Provide ongoing training to staff on trauma‑informed care, safety planning, housing first approaches, and specialized needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Cultivate a collaborative team culture that emphasizes empowerment and respect for survivors. Financial Oversight Manage ESG and CoC housing budgets, ensuring compliance with HUD financial regulations and allowable costs. Collaborate with the Finance Department to track expenditures, complete timely drawdowns, and prepare financial reports for funders. Assist with grant applications, renewals, and monitoring visits related to HUD‑funded housing programs. Community Engagement & Partnerships Represent the organization in HUD CoC planning bodies, ESG consortia, and housing task forces, with an emphasis on survivor representation and system‑level advocacy. Build partnerships with landlords, property managers, and housing authorities to expand safe housing options for survivors. Collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to strengthen coordinated community responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Education / Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, or related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in housing, homeless services, or HUD‑funded programs, with at least 3 years in domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking services. Strong knowledge of ESG and CoC regulations, VAWA protections, and HUD program compliance. Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in a nonprofit or advocacy setting. Familiarity with HMIS or comparable databases specific to domestic violence programs. Strong leadership, communication, and community‑building skills. Demonstrated commitment to survivor‑centered, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive services. Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs for an extended distance. Office‑based with regular community outreach, landlord engagement, and site visits. Some evening and weekend availability required. Must pass a criminal background check and maintain strict confidentiality standards. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Drivers under the age of 21 are ineligible. No DUI, reckless driving, or suspended license violations. No more than 2 moving violations in a 3‑year period for drivers over the age of 25; no more than 1 for drivers ages 21‑25. Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non‑job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr