LMSW, Housing Program Director - SHERO

Job Summary:

The Director oversees project and program operations and supervision for SHERO, an innovative transitional housing

consortium for women and gender expansive people who have been involved in the criminal legal system and are

experiencing homelessness/unstable housing. SHERO supplements diversion opportunities for participants by providing

transitional housing and supportive services in the community. HousingPlus is the lead contract holder for SHERO,

providing administrative oversight of the consortium efforts with subcontracted partners, as well as directly providing a

large portion of the transitional housing units.

• Provide comprehensive and supportive supervision to project staff. Orient, supervise, record keep, evaluate

staff, and ensure they receive adequate training appropriate to their responsibilities.

• Continuous quality improvement related to the project’s referral and admission processes, procedures,

transitional housing services, and housing specialist operations.

• Coordinate and facilitate all project-related activities, including regular meetings of the SHERO members,

referring agency partners, funders and other project stakeholders; consortium training; and stakeholder

outreach.

• Develop policies and procedures that support the ongoing work and expansion of the project.

• Prepare reporting, as required by funding and regulatory agencies.

• Assist in the development of proposals and/or contracts with funders or potential funding sources that support

the existing program as well as growth and expansion of the program.

• Maintain and promote multi-agency and external partner relationships, including representing the project

externally.

• Meet and collaborate with the City funders regularly, including resolution of new or ongoing challenges of the

project.

• Directly supervise transitional housing director and assure supportive, quality social services are being provided.

• Directly supervise the SHERO administrative team, including an intake social worker, a program analyst, and a

lead housing specialist.

• Recruit and hire program staff in coordination with Human Resources.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or equivalent degree required.

• 5+ years of experience working with individuals with justice system involvement and/or related professional

experience in homeless, behavioral health, or supportive housing services. Relevant personal experience is a

plus.

• 5+ years in a supervisory role, providing high quality, strengths-based staff supervision on a consistent basis,

with a focus on continuous team building and professional development.

• Excellent project management and program operations experience, problem-solving skills, and strong ability to

manage a complex project with multiple collaborating partnerships.

• Deep commitment to and knowledge of housing first, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced in communicating effectively across a wide

spectrum of collaborators. 

• Knowledge of budgets, contracts, and compliance requirements.

• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills required; experience with online case management systems preferred.

Knowledge of AWARDS

Benefits

Salary: 95K

Schedule M-F 35 hour work week

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance at your discretion
• Access to discounted entertainment benefits