Senior Director of Affordable Housing

Overview

Job Overview

Job Overview Location/

Schedule:

This position is based at the Lloyd Corporate Plaza, located in NE Portland, OR. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Position
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Senior Director of Affordable Housing

Program
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Housing

Mission
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Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision
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We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

The Senior Director of Housing & Commercial Properties provides strategic leadership and oversight for Cascadia’s housing department, including administrative and programmatic functions. This role is responsible for establishing objectives, policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk management systems. The position ensures operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and community impact through effective team development, stakeholder engagement, and asset management.

The incumbent must understand, appreciate, and respect the differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of acceptance.

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

• Provide expertise in management, operations, and compliance for housing and commercial properties.
• Oversee financial performance, physical maintenance, and strategic goals for all properties.
• Develop management plans, monitor monthly financial performance, and establish capital improvement budgets.
• Lead pursuit of grants and funding opportunities for new projects and capital improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on new developments and renovations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Drive innovation, creativity, and thought leadership within the housing department.
• Collaborate with leadership to review and revise operational workflows and set annual goals aligned with Cascadia’s mission.
• Model and maintain a work culture that reflects Cascadia’s values.
• Oversee departmental and property-level budgets, capital investments, and reserve strategies.
• Develop and report on goals and key performance indicators.
• Create financial models for development, refinance, investment, and divestment opportunities.
• Evaluate development and rehabilitation opportunities.
• Manage risk, including insurance adequacy, renewals, and claims coordination.
• Oversee integrity and reporting within the integrated property management platform.

• Create and communicate a vision for the long-term health and stability of Cascadia’s housing portfolio.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff to support strategic growth and mission alignment.
• Establish work plans, priorities, and performance assessments for team members.
• Provide consistent supervision, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure completion of administrative tasks and annual training requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including LIHTC, HUD, OHCS, PHB, Fair Housing Act, ADA, and Landlord-Tenant Law.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.

• Develop and implement short- and long-term objectives and plans for Cascadia’s affordable housing and commercial facilities portfolio in partnership with the CEO and Housing Board of Directors.
• Establish systems, processes, and standards to optimize operations, maximize revenue, manage risk, and enhance resident experience.
• Attend and…