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Director of Housing East Bay Community Action Program - 3.5 East Providence, RI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Fair Housing Act Driver's License Compliance reporting for grants Full Job Description Description Lead housing that changes lives in Rhode Island A safe, stable home is where everything else begins: health, recovery, family stability, and a real chance to move forward. At EBCAP, we don't just advocate for affordable housing. We own it, operate it, and are committed to growing it. We're looking for a Director of Housing to lead our portfolio of seven low-income housing properties (39 units), including a 12-unit HUD Section 811 PRAC supportive-housing property. This is a senior leadership role reporting to our Chief Operating Officer. You'll have real ownership, direct influence on strategy, and the backing of a multi-service agency that brings health, behavioral health, case management, and family supports alongside housing. If you know how to keep properties well-run, compliant, and financially sound, and you believe residents deserve both dignity and stability, we'd love to talk. Key Responsibilities What you'll do Lead the portfolio. Set the direction for EBCAP's scattered-site housing. Serve as the agency's senior owner/landlord representative, balancing resident rights and housing stability with sound stewardship of agency assets. Build a strong team. Supervise and develop the Program Manager, Independent Housing. You'll set clear goals, workflows, and escalation paths so day-to-day operations run smoothly and you can focus on the big picture. Own compliance and audit readiness. Keep the portfolio aligned with HUD, CoC, fair housing, landlord-tenant law, and funder requirements. Build the internal controls, procedures, and dashboards that make every monitoring visit routine instead of stressful. Steward the finances. Oversee budgets, grants, contracts, reserves, and reporting in partnership with Finance. Track the numbers that show each property's health, including vacancy, work orders, receivables, and costs. Keep homes safe and well maintained. Work with facilities staff, contracted partners, and clinical and case management teams on inspections, repairs, unit turns, and capital planning. You'll champion improvements in accessibility and energy efficiency. Shape what comes next. Advise executive leadership on growth, partnerships, and funding opportunities. Partner with our grant writers on competitive proposals, and represent EBCAP with housing officials, municipalities, funders, and community coalitions across Rhode Island. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise What you bring Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, housing, real estate, community development, planning, social services, finance, or a related field (equivalent experience considered; a master's is a plus) 7+ years in affordable, subsidized, supportive, or multifamily housing, property or asset management, or housing program administration 3+ years supervising staff or leading programs A track record managing regulated programs with multiple funding sources, budgets, compliance reporting, inspections, and vendors Working knowledge of HUD and CoC programs, fair housing, income certification, reasonable accommodation, and RI landlord-tenant law Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance for travel between properties You'll stand out if you have: Direct experience with

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811, CoC permanent supportive housing, or HMIS Experience with scattered-site portfolios or housing development and rehab Experience in a nonprofit health or human-services setting, especially with residents receiving behavioral health, disability, or case management services A COS, ARM, or comparable credential. Don't have one yet? We'll support you in earning an agency-approved certification within your first year. Job Benefits For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers: Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental) Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan Employer-paid life insurance Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Employer-paid professional development Employee assistance program About East Bay Community Action Program East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible health and human services to people across eastern Rhode Island. Founded as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty in 1965, EBCAP now serves ten communities with over 20 distinct programs — including primary medical and dental care, behavioral health services, early childhood education, and community support programs for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. Our 521 employees work across more than ten locations, addressing everything from immediate needs like food and housing to long-term health and wellness. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Rhode Islanders, we encourage you to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EBCAP is a federal contractor subject to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans without discrimination in all employment practices. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact People Operations at (401) 431-9870 x1615.