Job Description
About the Company
Founded in 1982, the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the lead organization for Houston’s homeless response system, The Way Home. Working with over 100 community partners across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties, CFTH uses a data‑driven, collaborative approach to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Since 2011, this work has helped reduce homelessness in the region by more than 60%, creating lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.
About the Role
The position is full-time, grant-funded with the potential for extension to a permanent role. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress towards program goals, developing partnerships with youth-serving agencies, managing program-specific workgroups, ensuring accurate data collection, focusing on quality improvement, and supporting various youth initiatives. The role also involves representing the organization in the service provider community and staying updated on relevant HUD regulations.
Responsibilities
• Monitor progress toward program goals for YA Coordinated Entry, YA Diversion, and YA Housing.
• Develop and maintain effective youth-serving partnerships.
• Manage and lead all program-specific workgroups.
• Ensure client referrals are generated to appropriate intervention and housing programs.
• Partner with Case Management staff to ensure accurate data collection.
• Focus on continuous quality improvement related to housing programs/interventions.
• Acts as a point of contact in supporting The Way Home Youth Action Board.
• Provide consistent feedback to partnering agencies.
• Staying up to date on government agency-specific protocols and processes.
• Assist with monthly data quality reports, audit data quality, recommend corrective action, training topics, etc.
• Develop and execute system initiatives to connect clients and providers to resources.
• Create and follow specific timeline to complete projects.
• Proactive problem solving and utilization of data to make decisions.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience or some college credits and four (4) years relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding or eagerness to learn about authentic youth-adult partnership and race equity.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations.
• Experience working with young people aged 16-25, including homeless, runaway, and other at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of homeless services, either through lived experience of homelessness or through professional/community involvement.
• Experience with systems planning and coordination.
• Demonstrated success in complex stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Experience working in a non-profit setting.
• Skilled in effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders and leading successful change management processes.
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced organization and can navigate ambiguity.
• Knowledge of HUD guidelines and policies regarding funding and housing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records according to HUD Data Standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally addressing housing-related issues and concerns.
Founded in 1982, the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the lead organization for Houston’s homeless response system, The Way Home. Working with over 100 community partners across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties, CFTH uses a data‑driven, collaborative approach to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Since 2011, this work has helped reduce homelessness in the region by more than 60%, creating lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.
About the Role
The position is full-time, grant-funded with the potential for extension to a permanent role. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress towards program goals, developing partnerships with youth-serving agencies, managing program-specific workgroups, ensuring accurate data collection, focusing on quality improvement, and supporting various youth initiatives. The role also involves representing the organization in the service provider community and staying updated on relevant HUD regulations.
Responsibilities
• Monitor progress toward program goals for YA Coordinated Entry, YA Diversion, and YA Housing.
• Develop and maintain effective youth-serving partnerships.
• Manage and lead all program-specific workgroups.
• Ensure client referrals are generated to appropriate intervention and housing programs.
• Partner with Case Management staff to ensure accurate data collection.
• Focus on continuous quality improvement related to housing programs/interventions.
• Acts as a point of contact in supporting The Way Home Youth Action Board.
• Provide consistent feedback to partnering agencies.
• Staying up to date on government agency-specific protocols and processes.
• Assist with monthly data quality reports, audit data quality, recommend corrective action, training topics, etc.
• Develop and execute system initiatives to connect clients and providers to resources.
• Create and follow specific timeline to complete projects.
• Proactive problem solving and utilization of data to make decisions.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience or some college credits and four (4) years relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding or eagerness to learn about authentic youth-adult partnership and race equity.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations.
• Experience working with young people aged 16-25, including homeless, runaway, and other at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of homeless services, either through lived experience of homelessness or through professional/community involvement.
• Experience with systems planning and coordination.
• Demonstrated success in complex stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Experience working in a non-profit setting.
• Skilled in effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders and leading successful change management processes.
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced organization and can navigate ambiguity.
• Knowledge of HUD guidelines and policies regarding funding and housing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records according to HUD Data Standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally addressing housing-related issues and concerns.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Associate of Youth Adult Rapid Resolutions position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
