Director of Shelter & EHAP Programs

Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority seeks a Full-Time leader to oversee the Next Step Up Emergency Homeless Shelter (NSU) and EHAP programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, program development, and community engagement to serve homeless individuals and families in housing crisis.

Responsibilities include budgeting, donor relations, grant applications, staff supervision, and public representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Social Work Degree or related discipline preferred.
• Two years’ management experience in a similar operation.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office; strong word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent problem resolution, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently across diverse cultures and teams.
• Superior communication skills for public presentations, grant writing, and stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the strategic plan for NSU and EHAP programs.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, COHHIO and other regulations.
• Manage NSU budget, funding, and financial reporting; prepare EHAP budgets and drawdowns.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, government agencies, and partners.
• Work with Executive Director on fundraising, grants, and reporting obligations.
• Establish policies to ensure safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee program development, service delivery, and evaluation of EHAP housing applications.
• Hire, train, and supervise EHAP staff; conduct evaluations.
• Represent NSU publicly and collaborate with community organizations.
• Ensure data collection, reporting, and monthly/special reports to agencies.

Skills

Budgeting & financial oversight

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Independent work

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Social Work or related preferred)

Two years management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority seeks a Full-Time leader to oversee the Next Step Up Emergency Homeless Shelter (NSU) and EHAP programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, program development, and community engagement to serve homeless individuals and families in housing crisis.

Responsibilities include budgeting, donor relations, grant applications, staff supervision, and public representation.