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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Senior Housing Advisor – Citywide Home Repair Task Force

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $132K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit, which is committed to addressing the home repair crisis through the Citywide Home Repair Task Force. The Senior Housing Advisor is responsible for leading a multi-sector collaboration to improve the home repair ecosystem in Detroit, focusing on strategic direction, partnership development, and effective communication.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the leader of the Citywide Home Repair Task Force, coordinating a multi-sector coalition of 40+ partners

Develops and implements the CHRTF’s strategy, including working with co-leads and members to set and advance annual goals

Guides and supports up to six Work Groups, in partnership with co-leads, including the determination of when Work Groups may pause or conclude to ensure adequate emphasis on continuing workstreams (Inter-organization Case Collaboration, Universal Intake & Data Share, Universal Assessment, Best Practices, Policy & Advocacy, Tenant & Landlord)

Represents the CHRTF, ideally/often in partnership with members, to strengthen collaboration and attract investment

Leads the development of a home repair data trust – resulting in the CHRTF Home Repair Census – to measure ecosystem impact and support strategic decision making

Facilitates cross-organizational problem-solving to enhance resident experience through reduced duplication and improved efficiency

Encourages initiatives to align intake, assessment, and referral processes across home repair programs and funding sources

Builds partnerships with funders, utilities, and community organizations to align resources for collective impact

Manages consultant engagements and project management activities tied to CHRTF deliverables

Develops grant proposals and funding strategies that strengthen the home repair ecosystem

Oversees publication of CHRTF reports, presentations, and public materials summarizing ecosystem progress and outcomes

Leads recurring CHRTF communications, including monthly updates and other stakeholder briefings

Ensures CHRTF results and recommendations are effectively communicated to City leadership, City Council, and local and national external partners

Qualification

Housing policy experienceProgram managementCross-sector coalition leadershipData infrastructure knowledgeGrant proposal developmentPolitical acumenEquity commitmentFacilitation skillsWritten communicationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, or related field required; Master's degree or related professional license preferred

Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in housing policy, program management, or cross-sector coalition leadership

Demonstrated success managing large, multi-stakeholder initiatives and partnerships with public, private, and philanthropic actors

Strong understanding of Detroit's home repair ecosystem, home repair funding mechanisms, and data infrastructure

Exceptional facilitation, written communication, and presentation skills

Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable policy and program insights

High degree of initiative, political acumen, and capacity for independent leadership

Commitment to advancing equity, transparency, and resident-centered solutions

Benefits

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.

City Employees Retirement System

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.