• Administrator - Housing and Eviction-OPHS

    Indy Gov (Indianapolis, IN)


    Administrator – Housing and Eviction-OPHS

     

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    Administrator – Housing and Eviction-OPHS

     

    Salary

     

    $83,012.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    City County Building, IN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    09313

     

    Department

     

    Office of Public Health and Safety

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/26/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

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    Position Summary

    The Administrator of Housing and Eviction will fulfill one of the core missions of the Office of Public Health and Safety by developing the office’s policy relating to citizens facing housing instability and homelessness. The Administrator will be responsible for creating and managing strategies to address immediate needs regarding homelessness and implement eviction avoidance measures and reports to the OPHS Deputy Director of Public Health. This role will serve as one of the City’s liaisons with the Indianapolis Continuum of Care structure, fostering collaboration and coordination among other governmental and non-governmental organizations that serve the homeless and prevent evictions. The Administrator will work closely with the Department of Metropolitan Development’s Principal Program Manager – Homelessness Policy and the Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor as well as the Indianapolis Continuum of Care implementing the Indianapolis Community’s Plan to End Homelessness. The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. This position values diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city whom they serve.

    Position Responsibilities

    + Manage the Division of Homelessness and Eviction Prevention, two full-time employees, multiple contractors, and part-time employees.

    + Serve as liaison to the City-County Council, elected officials and community groups regarding OPHS homeless programs and issues related to evictions.

    + Serve as liaison to residential and business community regarding matters of unsheltered homelessness.

    + Identify and pursue new funding sources, including local and federal grants as well as philanthropic partners.

    + Develop policy for the Mayor’s Office on homelessness, eviction avoidance, and other related issues in coordination with the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD).

    + Manage the City’s pilot homeless jobs program and the city contracts for the provision of services to homeless residents.

    + Coordinate and implement the city’s response for unsheltered weather contingency operations.

    + Oversee development of and operations of the city’s future Housing Hub and Low-barrier Shelter.

    + Manage the city’s unsheltered camp decommissioning strategies.

    + Manage the City-County Council’s camping ordinance, safe charitable distribution sites, and oversee development and operations of the city’s future Housing Hub.

    + Manage the City’s Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP).

    + Track local, state, and federal policy changes that may affect homelessness and evictions and enhance/develop new local policy and programs.

    + Coordinate with the OPHS communications team on marketing and media relations related to homelessness and eviction.

    + Work alongside OPHS administration on HR related items, including but not limited to, hiring, performance reviews and compensation.

    + Assist the OPHS administration and finance team in developing budget and spend plan for programs.

    + Perform other duties as assigned by the OPHS Director and Assistant Director of Social Determinants of Health.

    + This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, public administration, or related field with and at least (5) five years of social policy work experience required. Extensive knowledge of the social drivers of health and the causes that lead to eviction and homelessness is required. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders to meet deadlines is required. Advanced communication skills, including public speaking skills, are required. Experience developing budgets, managing contracts, and project development/implementation required.

     

    Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

     

    Master’s degree in public health, social work, public administration, or related field with (3) years of social policy work experience preferred. Familiarity with the Indianapolis Continuum of Care (CoC) and key community leaders in homelessness and eviction response, is preferred. Previous experience working in local, state, or federal government. Demonstrated community engagement and coalition building experience preferred.