About this opportunity
East Bay Community Action Program lists this Director of Housing opportunity in east providence, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Housing
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Department: Executive Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: East Providence - Bullocks
Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer
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 HUD PRAC 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
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Who can apply
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