COMPENSATION: $95,000 per year. Plus benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401K plan, generous compensation philosophy
Amigos de Guadalupe Mission Statement:
Amigos de Guadalupe creates a vibrant, self-sustaining Mayfair community by ensuring that the basic needs of our community and families are met, delivering high-quality educational programs, and assisting our community to further build their own power to mobilize and organize for justice.
Agency Description:
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment believes everyone deserves to live in a just and equitable society where every person is empowered to achieve their dreams. Since our founding in 2012, we have centered the East San Jose and Mayfair communities by providing impactful support in housing and homelessness prevention, immigration legal services, educational support, mental health services, and community organizing. Amigos has built a strong reputation in the local community by listening closely to the brilliance and resilience of the people who live, work, and raise families in East San Jose.
Position Overview:
The Housing Director is a Leadership position that is dedicated to leading Amigos’ Housing Programs to ensure that unhoused families successfully transition to permanent housing. The ideal candidate possesses over two years of experience working in a non-profit setting and understands Amigos’ mission and vision. The Housing Director has extensive knowledge of rendering case management through a 2-Gen lens and has a deep understanding of administering funds for Programs according to Federal, County and City funding requirements. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Housing Director will oversee Housing Managers, interns and vendors affiliated with all Housing Programs. The Housing Director will be successful in the position if they are comfortable working with the unhoused population and advocating for housing opportunities for all.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversees activities for all assigned Unhoused Programs including outreach, enrollment and Program services
Provides supervision and training opportunities for Amigos Housing Program staff
Trains staff in screening participants for program eligibility in compliance with County and organization requirements
Ensures that all Housing Programs are in compliance with grant and organization requirements
Assists the Executive Director in negotiations with contractors relating to Amigos’ Housing Programs
Ensures compliance with HMIS requirements in accordance to grant standards for Amigos’ Housing Programs
Oversees creation and submission of quarterly reports as appropriate
Develops and implements quarterly action plans for all Housing Programs assigned
Manages, supports and assesses assigned Housing Program Managers
Keeps the Executive Director fully informed on conditions, opportunities, issues, and challenges for Amigos de Guadalupe as it pertains to Housing Programs assigned
Assists in grant writing process for Unhoused Programs as needed
Monitors Housing program budgets
Participates in all Leadership team meetings, initiatives and events that support Amigos’ mission
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Fluent in English and Spanish
MA or BA, degrees or equivalent
Demonstrated management capabilities with a minimum of two years leading/managing grant funded programs in a non-profit organization
Must be willing to submit to and pass a background check
Good cross-cultural and interpersonal skills
Understanding of and experience with capacity building programs;
Be well versed in the use and implementation of HMIS protocols and standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, Google Suites and HMIS
Possesses a valid California Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
To perform essential functions for the role, you should be able to:
Speak, listen, and communicate with both adults and children
Use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
Walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability or veteran status. At ADG we promote a learning environment and encourage anyone to apply regardless of prior experience, we look for a growth mindset, positivity and an eagerness to learn.
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