Director of Housing

Director Of Housing

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Director of Housing for our programs in San Francisco County.

About The Role: The Director of Housing provides support and oversight in assigned region/area. This is a Senior Management position that will assist Abode Services in accomplishing our mission to end homelessness. As part of the Senior Management team, the person in this position must be a leader committed to excellence and growth, as Abode Services is a dynamic agency continually changing to meet the needs of those we serve. The position oversees housing programs at Abode Services, fosters new housing partnerships, and provides input and expertise to achieve the agency's strategic goal.

The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees' efforts, seeks employees' input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• $135,000 - $155,000 annually
• Health, vision, and dental benefits available
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

How You Make An Impact:

Program Oversight (40%):

• Provide oversight to all assigned Housing Programs and housing components of other programs within Abode Services including ensuring successful implementation, evaluation, and coordination of services. Ensure that programs are in compliance with funding regulations, program goals, and stakeholder expectations. Provide high level program development, goal setting, and engagement with external stakeholders specific to programs.

Senior Management (10%):

• Collaborate regularly with agency management.
• Participate in regular Senior Management meetings to discuss issues relating to finances, human resources, and program operations.

Program/ Staff Supervision (25%):

• Provide coaching and direct supervision to all staff managing the above-mentioned programs.
• Provide regular and appropriate feedback including training, opportunities for professional growth, verbal, and written improvement plans when needed, and regular evaluations.

Evaluation and Quality Systems Management (10%):

• Work collaboratively with other managers and directors to ensure that a culture of outcome driven performance is maintained by valuing data quality evaluation of programs. Assist in the creation of the annual report for the public which describes all service outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Agency Liaison to the Community (10%):

• Maintain effective public relations.
• Develop relationships with the community. Serve as a spokesperson for agency when called upon.
• Coordination of Departments (5%): Ensure that programs are successfully integrating supportive services and housing components to stabilize and improve housing, income, and health outcomes of participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social services, business, or related field or equivalent experience, required.
• 10 years of professional experience in the human services, social work, or related field.
• 5 years' experience in nonprofit management with a proven track record in successful implementation of housing programs for people who are homeless.
• Use of personal vehicles and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Supervisory experience with strong skills in program development, policy, and procedures.
• Ability to meet the geographic range of the position. Position requires frequent travel throughout the assigned geographic region/area.
• Strong ability to represent the interests of the agency, interact effectively with a diverse population, and be comfortable building successful collaborative relationships with tenants, staff, and with community and resource building.
• Strong understanding and belief in Housing First philosophies.
• High level of proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms, especially Excel.
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
• Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.