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Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Dayton, OH 45402Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's degreeSalary Range: $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: FirstJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary

The Housing Director is responsible for directing all aspects of Daybreak’s housing programs to ensure high-quality, youth-centered services grounded in Housing First for Youth and trauma-informed care principles. This role oversees program operations, staff performance, and cross-departmental coordination to support seamless transitions for youth into stable housing while maintaining full program utilization. The position ensures consistent implementation of low-barrier, harm-reduction practices; strong client engagement and documentation systems; and safe, compliant housing environments. Through effective supervision, policy implementation, and collaboration across the organization, the Director promotes stability, choice, and self-determination for young people experiencing homelessness.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgram Oversight & Service Delivery

• Oversee the management, coordination, and performance of all housing services to ensure high-quality, youth-centered support aligned with Housing First for Youth principles.
• Ensure seamless transitions for youth from shelters or the streets into Daybreak’s housing program, maintaining 100% occupancy based on individual needs and progress.
• Develop and maintain clear communication and supervision with housing staff to ensure:
  • Effective dissemination of policies and procedures.
  • A low-barrier, harm reduction approach to housing.
  • Efficient client management and documentation systems.
  • A youth-centered approach that prioritizes stability, choice, and self-determination.
• Ensure all housing units meet safety, habitability, and compliance standards in partnership with the facilities and finance departments.

Landlord & Community Partnerships

• Oversee and develop contracts with reputable landlords to:
  • Expand safe and youth-friendly housing opportunities, ensuring a variety of options for young people.
  • Advocate for clients by resolving conflicts and protecting tenant rights.
  • Maintain consistent and equitable requirements for both landlords and tenants to foster strong, supportive housing options for YYAs.
• Collaborate with local housing agencies, HUD, Fair Housing offices, Ohio Financial Agency to:
  • Ensure full compliance with housing regulations.
  • Oversee the leasing process, subsidy distribution, and termination processes.
  • Support Fair Housing Act compliance and tenant qualification.

Regulatory Compliance & Financial Oversight

• Ensure housing programs comply with all funder and regulatory requirements, achieving projected outcomes and successful audits.
• Collaborate with the CCO to develop, implement, and monitor program budgets, ensuring financial efficiency.
• Oversee subsidy management, rent payments, and financial assistance, ensuring YYAs receive appropriate and timely support.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of program activities to meet compliance and auditing standards.
• Participate in the CARF accreditation process, ensuring program quality and adherence to best practices.

Continuous Quality Improvement

• Develop and implement systems to track program effectiveness, housing retention, and YYA outcomes using HMIS and other data tools.
• Collaborate with the COO and CCO to analyze data and develop solutions that improve service provision.
• Seek and integrate best practice models into Daybreak’s housing programs to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Grant & Funding Management

• Assist the leadership team in writing applicable sections of grant applications to secure funding.
• Prepare grant reports, analyze funding sources, and track program outcomes for management evaluation.
• Monitor budgets and collaborate on the preparation of grant applications and reports by compiling data and narratives as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, business management, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of working experience in social services, non-profit management, budget management, or program development is required, experience focused on serving vulnerable or homeless population is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience managing and leading others required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth and young adults, preferably those experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred.
• LSW or LISW preferred.