Christopher Aylward

About Christopher Aylward

Accomplished, strategic leader with a record of over 20 years helping vulnerable…

Experience

1. Director of Rental Assistance

   Christopher Community, Inc.

   Feb 2024 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US

   Administer the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 8, for Onondaga CountyProvide rental assistance to over 1,200 households comprised of seniors, families and disabled individualsPlan, direct, monitor and manage all aspects of the operational and fiscal responsibilities of the Rental Assistance Program to include Housing Choice Vouchers, Project Based Vouchers, and VASHEvaluate, interpret, HUD regulations and guidelines as they pertain to the administration of the Section 8 program administration Formulate and implement operating policies, procedures, objectives, and budgets Ensure operational compliance with relevant regulations and standardsLeads a team of professional to help families and individuals find housing success

Skills

• Career Development
• Teaching
• Policy
• Problem Solving
• Counseling
• Program Management
• Staff Development
• Research
• Word
• Policy Analysis
• Supervisory Skills
• Change Management
• Grant Writing
• Purchasing
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Development
• Non-Profits
• Customer Relations
• Conflict Resolution
• Resume Writing
• Employee Relations
• Inventory Management
• Leadership Development
• Editing
• Career Counseling
• Case Management
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Administration
• Team Leadership
• Grants
• Writing
• Budgeting
• Interviewing
• Fundraising
• Organizational Leadership
• Curriculum Design
• Excel