Sharnitra Woods

Lead daily operations for government-funded housing programs supporting affordable housing placement, tenant stabilization, compliance, and landlord engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop multidisciplinary teams of 20+ housing professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with LAHSA, HCD, HUD, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program requirements.
• Oversaw housing placement strategies that increased housing retention and supported long-term tenant stability.
• Built and maintained strategic partnerships with housing authorities, landlords, property management companies, community providers, and government agencies to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
• Monitored KPIs, program outcomes, documentation standards, and ensured audit readiness to uphold program integrity.
• Develop operational workflows that improve efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to strengthen housing program performance and improve service delivery.
• Support procurement, administrative operations, and internal resource coordination.

Key Accomplishments

• Passed compliance reviews with zero audit findings.
• Improved operational efficiency through workflow redesign.
• Increased staff productivity through coaching and performance development.

• Expanded landlord partnerships supporting long-term affordable housing opportunities.

Supported PATH's Residential & Property Supportive Services (RPSS), a multi-year incentive and housing retention program designed to reduce landlord risk while improving tenant stability through intensive supportive services and property partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated lease-up activities and tenant placements, ensuring timely access to Permanent Supportive Housing for clients.
• Partnered with landlords and property management companies to address concerns, fostering trust and enhancing long-term housing stability.
• Assisted the Associate Director and Program Managers with daily housing operations.
• Coordinated with LAHSA, HCD, housing authorities, law enforcement, and community organizations.
• Supported compliance reporting, KPI tracking, documentation, and operational oversight.
• Participated in weekly and monthly multidisciplinary meetings to review housing outcomes and operational performance.
• Managed procurement processes for supplies and services, ordering, and administrative support.

• Mediated disputes between tenants and landlords to ensure compliance with lease agreements.

Managed housing stabilization services for individuals transitioning from interim housing into Permanent Supportive Housing.

Executed diverse housing stabilization tasks, ensuring effective support for individuals transitioning to permanent housing.

• Facilitated smooth movement of individuals from temporary housing to stable living situations. from interim shelter to permanent housing.
• Collaborated with property teams, case managers, and housing navigators to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Facilitating lease compliance education and housing stability planning.
• Facilitated weekly case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate housing strategies and address client needs.
• Providing therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and conflict mediation.

• Coordinating with law enforcement and community partners to resolve complex housing sit

Managed caseload of 50–75 households, facilitating access to stable housing through Rapid Rehousing.

Coordinated landlord engagement and housing placement to secure permanent housing for clients.

• Developed individualized housing plans.
• Conducted housing stability assessments.
• Oversaw project management tasks, ensuring comprehensive support for clients throughout the housing process.
• Completed a six-month intensive Rapid Rehousing training program.
• Prepared clients' documents for permanent housing.

• Connected participants with community resources supporting long-term self-sufficiency.

Conducted client intake and comprehensive needs assessments to identify barriers and develop tailored support plans.

Provided case management services within an interim shelter program supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Connected clients with housing resources, benefits, employment services, and healthcare to facilitate their transition to stability.
• Assisted clients with obtaining documentation required for housing eligibility.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary meetings with healthcare providers and service partners to ensure holistic care for clients.
• Completed various responsibilities such as case management and client support.
• Supported family reunification efforts.

• Prepared participants for successful transition into permanent housing.