Director of Housing Development

Company: Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Location: New York
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for identifying community housing needs across Commonwealth Catholic Charities service area and exploring options to meet those needs through the development and/or acquisition of affordable housing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop a broad knowledge base of housing options, initiatives, and strategies through participation in regional, state, national housing conferences and professional networks.
• Works closely with Agency Directors and Program Managers as appropriate to identify housing barriers and opportunities for Agency clients.
• Identify unmet housing needs throughout the Diocese.
• Research new housing development opportunities, conduct feasibility analyses, and present to supervisor for review and approval.
• Establishes relationships with recognized housing entities at the state and local level.
• Identifies potential partners in each service area.
• Researches and establishes potential funding sources.
• Ensure that all projects contain strategies for sustainability for the client population.
• Formulate all department policy, goals, and budget.
• Maintain compassionate hospitality to all clients served.
• Direct all approved Agency housing development initiatives.
• Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
• Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required with five years of experience. Apply Now Legal First Name * Legal Last Name * Email * Phone * Attach Resume * Sign In Welcome ! It looks like you have an account with this email. Please enter your password to complete your application. An email has been sent to you with a password to access your account. Thank you for your interest in employment at Commonwealth Catholic Charities. If we are interested in moving forward with you as a candidate, we will be in touch to schedule a telephone interview. Thanks again and have a great day! Welcome ! It looks like you have an account with this email. Please enter your password to complete your application. An email has been sent to you with a password to access your account. Thank you for your interest in employment at Commonwealth Catholic Charities. If we are interested in moving forward with you as a candidate, we will be in touch to schedule a telephone interview. Thanks again and have a great day!

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