Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $107,874.26 - $144,565.24 annually
Homes for Good is looking for a Rent Assistance Director to join our leadership team!
Rent Assistance Director
Posting Date:
Monday, July 7, 2025
Application Deadline:
Open until filled. The first round of application review will be on July 28, 2025.
Salary Range:
$107,874.26 - $144,565.24 annually depending on qualifications & experience
WHO WE ARE
Homes for Good Housing Agency is the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lane County, Oregon. Our primary work is to help low-income community members with the logistics of affordable housing. At a higher level, we are neighbors united to get every Lane County resident who needs help into a home.
Our programs provide housing and rental assistance to over 5,000 families in Lane County through voucher-based subsidies and Agency-owned public, multi-family and affordable housing communities.
In addition to rental assistance, our team provides resources to program participants and residents including but not limited to general resident support, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programming, Weatherization assistance and HUDs Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our organization and within our hiring and promotional practices. We endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that a diverse and inclusive staff will strengthen our Agency. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
OUR VALUES
At Homes for Good, our values are demonstrated through our simple tagline. Homes.People.Partnerships.Good.
Our current priorities and initiatives include:
- Implementing ourAccess & Opportunity Plan.
- Expanding services to our third-party managed and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) communities.
- Continuing to develop affordable housing in Lane County communities who need it most, including outlying rural communities.
- Repositioning our asset managed portfolio to maximize revenues.
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OUR RENT ASSISTANCE DIVISION TEAM
The Rent Assistance Department plays a critical role in ensuring individuals and families in Lane County can access and maintain safe, stable housing. Our team administers federal, state, and local rent assistance programsincluding tenant based Housing Choice Vouchers, project based Housing Choice Vouchers, Emergency Housing Vouchers, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers, Mainstream Vouchers, Family Youth Initiative Vouchers and a state funded Long Term Rent Assistance Vouchers and works closely with community partners to ensure our work aligns with the needs of those we serve.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM
As the Rent Assistance Department Director, you will provide strategic, operational, and people-centered leadership to a team of professionals delivering essential housing stability services. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of rent assistance programs, ensuring compliance with complex funding requirements, and driving continuous improvement across customer service, data systems, and program outcomes.
This position serves on Homes for Goods senior leadership team and works collaboratively across departments to align with agency-wide strategic goals, foster employee development, and center accountability and transparency in decision-making. The role also represents the Agency externally with partners, organization and funding entities and internally by promoting a culture of support, integrity and innovation.
DUTIES:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Directs overall operations of rental assistance programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, Emergency Housing Vouchers, and other federal, state and locally funded rental assistance program; ensures compliance with funding requirements.
- Represents Homes for Good to the community and maintains strong professional relationships with community partners; sits on committees pertinent to department and organizational goals and standards.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices, ensuring program compliance.
- Supervises, coaches and supports the Rent Assistance Program Managers and administrative staff, including providing performance feedback and fostering professional development. Sets clear expectations, holds staff accountable to high standard of service and compliance, and creates a work environment that encourages growth, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned team members; provides or coordinates staff training.
- Monitors changing program rules and funding scenarios by analyzing the impact of changes to the Agency and program participants; actively participates in state and regional housing planning initiatives.
- Coordinates, develops and administers the annual department budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments and provides statistical analysis of department expenses as needed.
- Directs the preparation of funding applications for housing programs and grants; ensures programs and resulting grants are administered consistent with funding granting agency and internal requirements.
Coordinate and conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to public housing programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. - Coordinates and provides leadership in support of Agency efforts to ensure rent assistance programs and resources advance access and opportunities and mitigate disparities in who experiences homelessness and housing instability in Lane County.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures and program improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We recognize that strong candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiencesnot all of which follow a traditional career path. If you meet many of the qualifications and believe you would be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Housing Choice Voucher and other rental assistance programs, including their regulatory and funding frameworks.
- Principles and practices of supervision, performance management and team member development.
- Program compliance, fiscal monitory and budget preparation.
- Leadership that prioritizes access & opportunity, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
ABILITY TO:
- Lead and manage complex public programs with accountability and integrity.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, participants, landlords, and community partners.
- Build relationships across departments and external systems.
- Navigate ambiguity and adapt to changes in funding, regulation, and community need.
- Understand and implement HUD program regulations.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement successful change management strategies.
- Handle multiple competing priorities, adapting and pivoting in order to be responsive to dynamic and shifting contexts.
- Operate effectively as a senior leader with a high degree of autonomy while fostering collaboration with other leaders, managers, and staff across the organization.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and perform work without direct supervision.
- Become and remain eligible to drive during the course of work under the Agencys liability insurance policy.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the minimum experience, education, licensure and/or certifications for someone to be successful in the position. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate will likely have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the administration of social services, public administration or a similar field. At least four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisor experience is highly preferred.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
The successful candidate will likely have a bachelors degree in public administration, social services or a related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
Any combination of experience and education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years of responsible social services or public administration may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle drivers license, and be insurable at standard rates is required.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position $107,874.26 - $144,565.24 annually with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month and paid family leave.
WERE THRILLED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION!
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
The best-qualified applicants may be invited to complete further testing, which may consist of any combination of written, oral, performance exercises and/or skills testing. Responses to supplemental questions are required if applicable.
POSTING DATE: Monday July 7, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. The first round of application review will begin on July 28, 2025.
Note: This is an equal opportunity employer and complies with State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAA). Homes for Good does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to its federally assisted programs or activities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants. If you have a disability-related need that may hinder your full participation in our hiring process, we are prepared to provide reasonable accommodations. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us athr@homesforgood.orgor at 541-682-2520. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us athr@homesforgood.orgor at 541-682-2520, and we can work on making our hiring process accessible to you.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
This position description is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position description at any time, without notice.