The Director, Housing Rights leads both the Homeownership and Tenant Rights projects, supervises staff, oversees all aspects of client services, actively models and participates in SeniorLAW Center’s culture of philanthropy, and coordinates initiatives under the direction of the Director, Legal Services, and the Executive Director.

Supervision of Project Services:

• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with project staff.
• Monitor staff assignments and performance, providing reports to the Director of Legal Services and Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with case management and deliverables.
• Oversee project-related report preparation and staff evaluations.
• Lead the hiring process and ongoing training related to funding compliance and case management.
• Facilitate and maintain a resources library for project materials and staff mentoring.
• Accompany staff to court as needed and initiate special projects collaboratively with leadership.
• Participate in scheduled project-related meetings.
• Participate in staff and Legal team meetings.
• Provide support to other colleagues agency wide as needed.
• Assist with onboarding staff as needed.
• Become knowledgeable of and follow all SeniorLAW Center’s personnel and legal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate and model commitment to SeniorLAW Center’s mission and values.
• Participate in SeniorLAW Center’s culture of philanthropy and events.
• Assist with quality control and case management for data collection and reporting, as necessary.
• Other responsibilities to further the mission of the project and organization as assigned by the Executive Director and Director, Legal Services.

Supervision of Project’s Direct Legal and Client-Centered Services:

Oversees, monitors, and maintains consistent delivery of high-quality direct legal services, assisting the project as needed with all client services, including intake, court appearances and other case handling duties.

Supervision of Project’s Community Outreach and Education:

• Oversees, monitors, and maintains consistent delivery of high-quality community outreach and education, including:
• Representing SeniorLAW Center at professional committees/coalitions related to housing issues to advocate for better services and access to justice for older adults.
• Developing and presenting legal education workshops to older adults in project areas, including, but not limited to, homeownership and tenant issues.
• Overseeing the development of educational materials and resources and "best practices” resources for professionals.
• Overseeing, supporting, and monitoring the planning, organizing, and attending community outreach and table events.
• Assisting with community clinics focused on older adults.
• Coordinating with Leadership team to update websites, E-News, and other communication tools with project related information.

Supervision of Project’s Systemic Advocacy Efforts:

• Identify systemic problems affecting older adults facing homelessness and other housing issues and work with our local, statewide, and national partners to develop creative solutions.