Director, Project Vouchers & Special Programs

Position:Director, Project Based Vouchers & Special Programs

Location: Chicago, IL

Job :186

# of Openings:1

Director, Project Based Vouchers (PBV) and Special Programs

The Director of Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) and Special Programs provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory direction for the Housing Authority’s Project Based Voucher Program and assigned HUD Special Programs. The Director is responsible foradvancing affordable housing initiatives, maximizing program performance, ensuring regulatory
compliance, and fostering partnerships that expand housing opportunities and promote resident
self-sufficiency.
This position provides executive oversight of Project-Based Voucher operations, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), and other HUD-funded special programs while serving as a key advisor to
executive leadership on housing policy, program development, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives. The Director develops innovative solutions that improve housing stability,

strengthen community partnerships, and enhance resident outcomes while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that expand affordable housing opportunities
  through the Project-Based Voucher Program and other HUD Special Programs.
• Evaluate emerging housing needs and recommend innovative program enhancements
  aligned with the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
• Identify opportunities to expand housing inventory through Project-Based Voucher
  developments and strategic community partnerships.
• Recommend policy, operational, and program improvements that enhance customer
  service, operational efficiency, and housing outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding affordable housing
  initiatives, HUD regulations, and special program development.
• Lead organizational change initiatives affecting PBV and Special Programs.

• Direct all operational aspects of the Project-Based Voucher Program.
• Oversee competitive selection processes for PBV developments in accordance with HUD
  regulations and agency policies.
• Monitor execution and administration of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contracts.
• Ensure timely lease-up of PBV units and maximize voucher utilization.
• Oversee owner relations, contract compliance, and program performance.
• Coordinate PBV development activities with internal departments, developers, and
  external stakeholders.
• Monitor occupancy rates, vacancy trends, and portfolio performance.

• Provide strategic oversight of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program and assigned HUD Special Programs.
• Monitor participant outcomes, escrow account growth, employment outcomes,graduation rates, and performance measures.
• Develop partnerships with workforce development agencies, educational institutions,financial literacy providers, employers, and community organizations to improve resident self-sufficiency.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using performance metrics and continuous improvementstrategies.
• Ensure assigned Special Programs operate in compliance with HUD regulations while supporting resident independence and economic mobility.
• Oversee implementation of future HUD Special Programs and demonstration initiatives as assigned.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with developers, property owners,
  management companies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, service providers,and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments on new affordable housing development opportunities.
• Participate in project planning,…