Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services

Join our team and make a difference in people's lives! We're looking for a Director of Social Services for Santa Clara County, CA. area! Job specifics include:

Official Job Title: Director of Social Services

Job classification: Non-Exempt, 50 hrs per month plus an additional 105 temporary hours a month.

Job Location: Santa Clara County, CA

Pay rate: $28.35 ph

Our philosophy at LifeSTEPS is to build thriving communities by empowering individuals and families through supportive housing and services. We believe community development is built "One STEP at a time." Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives.

LifeSTEPS, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. It was founded in 1996 and currently has over 440 partnered affordable housing properties all over the state of California. We serve several regions from Sacramento, Bay Area, South Bay, Central Valley, LA County and Inland Pacific regions. We work with 115,000 residents all over the state and we're on a mission to provide effective educational and supportive services to maximize the strengths of individuals and build resilient communities.

In addition to meeting your passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve, all employees will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive pay based on skill and experience
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeSTEPS Perks Program

Benefit eligible employees working 30 hours per week or more will also receive:

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Identity Theft Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off

The Director of Social Services under the direction of the Regional Director of Social Services is expected to design, implement, and coordinate social service activities and programs within assigned affordable housing complexes. The DSS is responsible for the following duties necessary to successfully support the residents served by LifeSTEPS.

Core duties of the Director of Social Services include:

• Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
• Ensure our residents, specifically older adults to have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services.
• Encourage individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities.
• Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination, and conducting community outreach.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment providing social services.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
• Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required.

Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support individuals and families so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives? Apply today!!!

LifeSTEPS values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at LifeSTEPS means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. Please provide us with notice if you will require accommodations during the interview process.