Supportive Housing Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supportive Housing Advisor administers funding and reviews the effectiveness of Non-Profit Societies responsible for the delivery of housing and support programs. He / She / They approves significant operating budgets that often includes multiple funding sources including health authorities, other provincial organizations, private sector philanthropy and the federal government. He / She / They makes recommendations regarding program implementation and provides a high degree of financial oversight and risk mitigation. The role provides housing program expertise through a collaborative approach that recognizes and adapts to the expertise and capacity of a range of service providers. The position builds and facilitates strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and provides vision, advice, and leadership as a partner and advisor in achieving the Non-Profit provider’s mandate and BC Housing’s objectives. Responsibilities are performed in an environment that involves multiple stakeholders including a range of private and nonprofit advocacy groups as well as municipal, provincial, private sector and federal agencies with a range of agendas and special interests.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or other relevant discipline, including university level courses in non-profit society management and / or social service delivery.
• Extensive experience at a senior level in : Non-profit society management and / or in the delivery of social services and community-based programs, supporting populations who are homeless and / or live with mental health and addiction issues, developing partner / stakeholder relationships and providing consultation to not-for-profit Boards and Executive regarding business and program management, and negotiation and management of contracts for service.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Criminal Record Check required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.