Venus Black
@venusblack
I strengthen federally regulated housing programs through compliance, operations, and measurable performance improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, I help lead Housing Choice Voucher operations, quality assurance, audit readiness, and performance improvement in a highly regulated environment.
I contributed to reducing late annual recertifications from more than 1,600 to 751 by strengthening performance monitoring, accountability, workflow follow-up, and focus on overdue actions.
Previously at Peoria Housing Authority, I directed special grant management and compliance and led a $1.5M federally funded YouthBuild program serving 20+ youth. I translated federal requirements into operating priorities, reporting, internal controls, corrective actions, and measurable performance expectations.
I bring hands-on leadership across HUD compliance, staff coaching, stakeholder coordination, confidential case management, and service delivery. I also increased program enrollment by 30% through targeted community engagement strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HCV Assistant Director
Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Leads HCV program operations and performance improvement, translating HUD requirements into operational priorities and internal controls. Contributed to reducing late annual recertifications by over 53% and oversees quality control, audit readiness, and compliance matters.
Director of Special Grant Management & Compliance
Peoria Housing Authority
Jul 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 6 months)
Directed special grant management and compliance, aligning federal funding requirements with operational execution, internal controls, and reporting. Strengthened grant stewardship and compliance visibility, serving as a HUD liaison and training staff on compliance systems.
YouthBuild Program Director
Peoria Housing Authority
Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Directed a $1.5M federally funded YouthBuild program serving 20+ youth, with accountability for operations, staff supervision, and federal compliance. Converted federal NOFO requirements into measurable operating priorities across education, employment, and credential attainment.
Community Engagement & Resident Services Manager
Peoria Housing Authority
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Led resident services programs, staff, and community partnerships, ensuring residents received information on Fair Housing and HUD rights. Developed outreach strategies that increased program enrollment by 30%.
Family Self-Sufficiency / Homeownership Coordinator
Peoria Housing Authority
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)
Managed participant service plans, needs assessments, referrals, escrow accuracy, and HUD reporting while coordinating with lenders and community agencies. Built a foundation in cross-sector case management and compliance.
HCV Leasing Specialist
Peoria Housing Authority
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 (6 months)
Managed a caseload of 300+ participants, executing annual and interim recertifications, tenancy approvals, and rent calculations. Developed frontline expertise in HCV operations and stakeholder problem-solving.
Supported multi-site retail operations, staff training, delivery logistics, and KPI analysis in a performance-driven environment. Built transferable leadership strengths in workforce coordination and operational execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LIHTC Compliance Specialist Certification
LIHTC Compliance Specialist Certification, Compliance
Certification in LIHTC Compliance Specialist, completed in 2025.
Fair Housing Certification
Fair Housing Certification, Fair Housing
Certification in Fair Housing, completed in 2023.
FSS Coordinator Certification
FSS Coordinator Certification, Family Self-Sufficiency
Certification as FSS Coordinator, completed in 2022.
HCV Rent Calculation Certification
HCV Rent Calculation Certification, Housing Choice Voucher
Certification in HCV Rent Calculation, completed in 2022.
Homeownership Coordinator Training
Homeownership Coordinator Training, Homeownership
Training as Homeownership Coordinator, completed in 2022.
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Business Administration, completed in 2015.
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