Homelessness Solutions​/Housing Manager

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This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. First review of the applications will occur on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Please thoroughly review the entire job flyer including the application instructions. Failure to submit a completed application and provide required documentation may result in an application being removed from further consideration.

Under direction of the Assistant City Manager, assists in the implementation of the City's homelessness outreach programs within the City. Under general supervision, coordinates and oversees the City's Homeless Action Plan programs focused mainly on those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the City; and collaborates with public agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations involved in the planning and delivery of services and facilities to homeless persons.

This position is FLSA exempt, non-represented, and serves in an "at will" capacity. Salary and benefits are established by City Council Resolution for classifications designated as Executive, Mid-Management, Confidential/Exempt.

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and type of work performed at a journey level by an incumbent. Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the City's point person for Homelessness resources and questions.
• Maintain the City's Homeless Resources hotline, website and brochure.
• Update and implement the City of Downey Homeless Action Plan.
• Provide outreach and engagement with those experiencing homelessness seeking housing, shelter, behavioral and physical health linkages, employment and other supportive services; providing linkage to all appropriate services and providers as needed.
• Manage outreach and cleanup efforts.
• Coordinate the annual homeless count with community stakeholders.
• Work with various local providers, agencies, workforce boards, non-profits and faith-based organizations to facilitate needed services, resources, and opportunities; and establish and maintain effective relationships with governmental and community agencies regarding programs and services.
• Serve as the City representative on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Homelessness TAC and the SPA 7 Homeless Coalition meetings.
• Coordinate the City's STEP Team, which is a collaborative, multi-departmental initiative focused on addressing homelessness in the Downey Community. The STEP team includes City Net, Downey Police Officers, including the Downey Police Department Mental Evaluation Team, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, and the City Manager's Office, all working together to provide support, resources, and solutions.
• Along with the City's housing program administrator, coordinates housing programs, including housing rehabilitation, rental assistance, rental arrears prevention, project implementation, and program monitoring.
• Manages housing and homelessness-related funding sources, including PLHA, Measure A Local Solutions Fund, and other funds that support affordable housing, housing stability, and homelessness prevention activities.
• Supports affordable housing responsibilities, including funding eligibility review, affordability compliance, and coordination with consultants, auditors, nonprofit and development partners.
• Coordinates Housing Successor Agency responsibilities, including annual reporting, audit support, restricted fund tracking, affordable housing loan monitoring, and preparation of related governing body actions.
• Oversees contracts for housing and homelessness programs to ensure effective service delivery, budget oversight, compliance, and performance tracking.
• Prepare program reports and make presentations concerning program activities, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in the development and administration of program budgets.
• Apply for and administer federal, state, and local grants to expand resources.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings within City department and outside government and community agencies.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training…