Salary: $100,934.03 - $161,090.90 Annually
Location : Government Center East - 115 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: HOSS Admin
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Assistant Director of the Housing Options, Solutions and Supports Division (HOSS).Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health BenefitsHigh-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year
The Housing Options, Solutions and Supports (HOSS) Division is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to help guide one of the region's most impactful systems of care. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing programs, strengthening service delivery, and overseeing significant essential funding that directly supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
As a key leader in our Division, you'll collaborate with community partners, influence policy, drive innovation, and ensure every person in Broward County has safe and fair access to housing and human rights protections. If you are committed to public service, energized by complex systems work, and passionate about lifting up vulnerable populations, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
General DescriptionAssist the Division Director in the provision of administrative and programmatic oversight of the Housing Options, Solutions and Supports Division. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social sciences, human services, public health or public administration.
Requires six (6) years progressively responsible administrative experience in the provision of housing and/or social services to individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness, including two (2) years of supervisory experience or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesMay be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License and be able to maintain authority to drive on County business.
Requires passing a Florida level 2 background check.
Preferences- Coordination/management skills with public and/or multi-agency advisory boards
- 1+ year of HMIS experience
- Experience developing innovative solutions to community issues
- Recent 2+ years experience working with homeless individuals and families
SCOPE OF WORKDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Housing Options, Solutions and Supports (HOSS) Division, which is composed of 3 sections: Housing, Operations, and Human Rights.
Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; which includes $50 million dollars in county, state and federal funding for the Homeless Continuum of Care. Works collaboratively across teams to develop and advance funding opportunities for the Division and the Human Services Department .
Collaborates in the development of competitive solicitations to procure housing and housing support services. Assists in general procurement activities.
Assists in the development and implementation of divisional policies and procedures.
Directs and manages activities associated with quality assurance and data management for on-going evaluation of performance and outcomes attainment for Division programs, contracts and grants.
Oversees Division's Commission agenda preparation and approval, Commissioner Requests and client inquiries.
Assists the Director in the planning, implementing, and coordinating of Division programs.
Responsible for contract management and utilization.
Successfully navigates challenging and complex systems and assesses the socio-political and economic implications of new policies and regulatory changes on County services, the homeless system of care, and human rights in an effort to promote and ensure equal treatment, access, and inclusion for all persons within Broward County in a manner that fosters unity, diversity, and tolerance through quality public service.
Analyzes or identifies issues and proposes solutions, changes or updates and develops related written documentation (correspondence, memos, emails, and reports).
Directs and supervises professional and administrative staff as assigned.
Works with Director to lead the Human Rights Board efforts to prevent, reduce and end discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Oversees Human Resources matters.
When necessary, serves as the County's representative to the Homeless Continuum of Care, its subcommittees, and the Human Rights Board as well as designated community stakeholder groups.
May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Attend and actively participate in outreach events to meet and educate consumers, constituents, and community partners on HOSS-D services and to provide critical services to persons experiencing homelessness during cold and hot weather events. The responsibility to assist at cold and hot weather events is separate and in addition to the responsibilities associated with the County-wide Emergency Responsibilities.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies- Business Insight:
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader organization. - Manages Complexity:
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Is a strong big-picture thinker; makes frequent, clear references to the organization's vision and strategy and the efforts required to drive them forward. Effectively integrates long-term opportunities and challenges with day-to-day activities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
- Optimizes Work Processes:
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Engages with a wide network, across many functions, disciplines, and business units, to add value to organizational efforts. Leverages a wide network to provide insight and influence outcomes.
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Appreciates the main elements of the organizational culture and politics; gives others advice on how to operate effectively. Brings initiatives to the attention of those who can act as champions and advocates.
Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion, including well-reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others.
- Situational Adaptability:
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves sitting and skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCounty Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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