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Founded in 2000 and located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, the Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) is an unique coalition of twenty-seven community-based organizations that serve those experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. 

Through extraordinary collaboration, we harness the energy of our community's commitment to end homelessness - as detailed in our Ten-Year Plan:  A Home for Everyone:  A Blueprint to End Homelessness in Washtenaw County. 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 )
 

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Washtenaw Housing Alliance is being assisted by the City of Ann Arbor with its search for an Executive Director.  This position is open to candidates seeking part-time or full-time employment (0.5 to 1.0 FTE.)  Includes benefits package.  To apply, click the following link:

https://www2.ultirecruit.com/cit1009/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*3F38EA7287C7FA3C

Mission Statement:

We will end homelessness in Washtenaw County in 5 years, by:

  • Assuring Access to Housing with services
  • Enhancing Homeless Prevention
  • Reforming the System of Care
  • Engaging the Community in Increasingly Collaborative Efforts to Fulfill the Vision Established by Our Shared Plan 

Role Summary: 

The Executive Director is primarily responsible for executing a strategic plan to end homelessness in Washtenaw County.  The Executive Director will become the “face” of the organization by creating and maintaining relationships with community organizations and agencies through a proactive communications and outreach/advocacy program that includes developing fundraising plans and executing them, community service, volunteerism, speaking engagements and community meetings.  This role also includes making decisions involving policy interpretation and exercising independent judgment, within the framework of established policy, procedures, and laws.  The Executive Director will have general executive responsibility over all the leadership of the business affairs and operations of the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, including serving as leader of the Operations Committee and its subcommittees.  The Executive Director is appointed by and serves at the will of the Board of Washtenaw Housing Alliance.  

Essential Duties:

  • Provide leadership and direction on the efficient and effective operation of the WHA 
  • Collaborate with the Office of Community Development (OCD,) the Board, Operations Committee and the Blueprint subcommittees on setting policy and direction for the overall strategy execution of the Washtenaw Housing Alliance
  • Oversee the Continuation of Care (CoC) program including strategic planning and implementation using the Blueprint as a foundation
  • Prepare, monitor and revise annual budgets including Operating budgets and Capital program budgets for the WHA
  • Develop a strategic plan for fund development; Oversee financial management of the WHA and CoC, including budget control and forecasting, fundraising and disbursements. Work with the Board, Finance and Fund Development Committees to support Blueprint and ensure sound financial management practices and fiduciary responsibilities 
  • Maintain regular contact with key community organizations and stakeholders especially in the Washtenaw County area and identify potential opportunities to broaden community contacts and pursue grant funding activities and initiatives that support the Blueprint
  • Develop and execute a communication plan and community relations strategy for information sharing, advocacy, and community education that aligns with the Blueprint and other community initiatives, using various networking tools including social networking sites, community events, and  collaborations with local universities 
  • Coordinates with community leaders, organizations and 20+ agencies for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities
  • Maintain working relationships with the Washtenaw Housing Alliance members, stakeholders, and other agencies in order to carry out the organization’s mission
  • Supervise WHA staff and ensure efficient and well coordinated operations
  • Act as a liaison between the Alliance, the Board, and community on housing needs and regulations
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations 
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the WHA 
  • Collaborate with the OCD to identify key data that is to be collected from member agencies for HMIS
  • Analyze housing and homelessness data and disseminates to stakeholders
  • Represents the WHA in meetings with federal, state and local officials, public and private organizations, consultants, residents and the general public 
  • Facilitate meetings and discussions with the Board and subcommittees, partners and stakeholders around the Blueprint and other pertinent issues (Develop and implement new systems including Best Practices, to improve and streamline WHA operations)

Related Work:

  • Plays a central role for improving the local system of care for those experiencing homelessness, through research and dissemination of proven and emerging best practices 
  • Serves as the primary spokesperson for the WHA with all areas of the media
  • Delegates considerable authority for administrative activities, but retains responsibility for results obtained
  • Perform related work as assigned by the Board

Knowledge of: 

  • Human relations, cultural diversity
  • Local, state and federal regulations for providing services to the homeless population
  • Community mental health agencies and agencies that serve the homeless
  • Contemporary principles and best practices of public administration
  • Contemporary principles and best practices of personnel management and supervision
  • Computers and software applications used in business settings (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, financial accounting software, and internet applications), 
  • Outstanding customer service principles and practices
  • Public finance skills relative to overseeing the WHA budget development and financial practices
  • Modern communication channels and strategies
  • Change agent tactics 

Skills and Ability to:

  • Effectively negotiate and protect the interests of the WHA, the Board and the homeless served by the WHA
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all the homeless information
  • Demonstrate well-developed organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrate high-level customer service skills
  • Create clear, concise oral and written communication
  • Communicate tactfully and positively with the public and employees
  • Be a change agent using a grassroots approach and progressive techniques 
  • Solve problems using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Use and understand office information technology
  • Coordinate multiple duties
  • Meet deadlines under pressure in a timely and accurate manner
  • Manage change processes and implement them
  • Analyze and interpret data collected from information systems 

Training and Experience:
Required:

  • Four-year degree in social work, public administration or related field and at least 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in social work or public administration, with at least four years in a supervisory capacity
  • Combination of experience, training, and education in change agent leadership, community advocacy or related field may be considered sufficient 

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in social work or public administration

Licensing Requirements: Valid Driver’s License


To apply click the link below:

https://www2.ultirecruit.com/cit1009/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*3F38EA7287C7FA3C

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 )
 
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