Manager - Housing Programs

Self-Help Enterprises

$72K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in housing programs, compliance, or nonprofit operations.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations like CDBG, HOME, and CalHome.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
  • High attention to detail in overseeing compliance and budget operations.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex regulations and funding requirements.
  • Experience in team development through coaching, training, and mentoring.
  • Proficient in managing program performance, budgets, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching and training.
  • Oversee daily operations and program performance for quality and compliance.
  • Interpret and implement complex regulations ensuring alignment with funding requirements.
  • Monitor budgets, contracts, and production goals for accountability.
  • Conduct quality assurance activities to ensure audit-ready documentation.
  • Implement marketing initiatives to boost participant recruitment and program visibility.
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and program enhancements.
  • Identify challenges and drive process improvements for better service delivery.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a stable commitment to the community.
  • Opportunity to lead critical housing rehabilitation and recovery initiatives.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders including local agencies and community organizations.
  • Potential for professional development and team mentorship.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making and program enhancements.
Full Job Description
Position Description

As the Housing Rehabilitation Manager, you will lead a team responsible for implementing Housing Rehabilitation, Disaster Recovery, and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) programs that help community residents improve the health, safety, and livability of their owner-occupied homes. You will oversee program operations, including participant intake, underwriting, project completion, and compliance under a variety of federal, state, and local funding programs. Working closely with local jurisdictions, funding agencies, contractors, lenders, and internal staff, you will ensure programs are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with program requirements while meeting production goals and maintaining high standards of customer service.

The successful candidate is a collaborative and organized leader who can effectively manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines while developing and mentoring staff. You will possess strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills, exercise sound judgment, interpret complex regulations, and build productive relationships with community members, funding partners, contractors, and public and private agency officials. Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to ensuring program quality, regulatory compliance, and successful outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and support a high-performing team by providing coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management to achieve program goals.
  • Oversee daily operations, staff workload, and program performance to maintain quality, productivity, and compliance.
  • Interpret and implement complex local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring alignment with SHE policies and funding requirements.
  • Monitor program budgets, expenditures, contracts, production goals, and deliverables to ensure financial and program accountability.
  • Review program files and oversee quality assurance activities to ensure complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Implement and oversee marketing and outreach initiatives to support participant recruitment and increase program visibility.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, risk management, policy development, and program enhancements.
  • Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, customer service, and program delivery.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local jurisdictions, funding agencies, contractors, lenders, community organizations, and other program partners.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Represent Self-Help Enterprises professionally with participants, public agencies, funding partners, and community stakeholders.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven leadership experience, preferably in housing programs, compliance, or nonprofit operations.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state grant regulations (e.g., CDBG, HOME, CalHome, HPG, PLHA, etc.).
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy while overseeing compliance, budgets, reporting, and program operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, funding requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Skilled in coaching, training, mentoring, and developing teams while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
  • Experience managing program performance, budgets, contracts, compliance requirements, and production goals.
  • Ability to review program files, identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and ensure complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, contractors, funding agencies, community partners, and public officials.
  • Strong decision-making skills with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and resolve complex issues.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database management systems.
  • Commitment to SHE's mission and values, with a strong sense of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.


Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,045.00 to $9,846.00 per MONTH

Expires: 08/31/2026

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