Deputy Chief Director, Single Adult Housing & SUD Services

Job Description

Job Description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Position Description : The Deputy Chief Director, Single Adult Housing & SUD Services provides strategic leadership and oversight of financial, administrative, staffing, and operational management for both single adult housing programs and substance use disorder programs. It ensures the seamless integration of housing services with clinical, social, and supportive programs to deliver comprehensive, client-centered care. Responsibilities include managing budgets, resource allocation, and program operations to maintain efficiency and effectiveness while overseeing staff performance, strategic objectives, policy development, and program improvements.

Additionally, the role evaluates operations to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and service integration, fostering a cohesive and high-quality service environment that supports both organizational goals and client success.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $153,088 o $162,096 and may be commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, some evenings & weekends, as needed. One telework day per week, as necessary. (40 hours per week);

This position is to be based in Washington, DC, with frequent travel to West Virginia ( at least once or twice a week).

Required Qualifications: Master's level or equivalent experience required, at least 5 + years of supervisory and management experience in an SUD/Mental Health setting. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. Travel between Washington, DC, and Winchester, West Virginia is required. For overnight stays, lodging at a SOME property will be provided as available.

Preferred Qualifications : Master's level with 8 to 10 years of management experience working in Mental Health or Behavioral Health, or Residential or Public Health.

Required License/Certification: CAC II, LICSW or LPC from the District of Columbia Department of Health, CPR/First-Aid

Expected Contributions: Program Oversight & Development

• Monitor programs for effectiveness by performing ongoing needs assessments, implementing plans, and conducting effectiveness studies. Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities that ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns and to increase productivity.
• Ensure program guidelines and standards are communicated and upheld across programs.
• Ensure building and property concerns are addressed and ensure the environment is adequate, safe, and in alignment with the organization's standards.
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable DC/WV/Federal laws and guidelines
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and collaborate with local government agencies and community partners, including DCHA, ANCs, DBH, DHS, DOH, etc.
• Oversee the process for integrating SUD services and resources into supportive programming in the Housing continuum.
• Identify and analyze program trends and data to ensure program models produce effective and sustainable outcomes and to prevent service gaps
• Ensure effective systems are in place to track progress and regularly evaluate program components, to measure successes that are effectively communicated to funders and executive leadership
• Interact with appropriate outside agencies and stakeholders, including DBH, APRA, DMH, ANC's DCHA WV OFLAC, and any other entity involved with assigned programs, and oversee compliance with required standards. Oversight of compliance with WV State licensure requirements with WV Title 64 OHFLAC. Ensure the timely completion of all contract deliverables, avoiding all contract penalties.

Property & Financial Management

• Review and monitor financial records, including vacancy loss reports, rent payment reports, and any other financial records necessary to ensure proper management of the program and attention to client financial supports
• Advise and monitor landlord/tenant issues, including compliance with policies and procedures, evictions, etc.
• Monitor compliance with legal and funding requirements for program and property operations
• Monitor building maintenance to ensure safe, clean environments and compliance with agency and regulatory standards; report issues appropriately to Facility and Property Management teams as needed
• Monitor program equipment procurement, inventory controls, and disbursements
• Collaborate with the Development department for fundraising, grants, and donor and partner relations

Strategic Leadership

• Participate in the overall strategy and decision-making of the organization in conjunction with the Operational Leadership Team.
• Oversee and provide clear directions and leadership for all programs and departments under the portfolio
• Assist in the development of grant proposals and contracts to increase funding.
• Provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership necessary to develop high-value care that is financially feasible and sustainable.
• In conjunction with the Advocacy department, develop, inform, and engage in the annual advocacy plan for the programs.
• Oversee budget development for programs in portfolio, and use sound judgment to leverage resources in accomplishing department goals; Administer budget and comply with SOME financial reporting requirements
• Work with CQI, ensure compliance with standards and expectations for programs
• Resolve and mitigate escalated client concerns. Support staff with conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Ensure building and property concerns are addressed and ensure the environment is adequate, safe, and in alignment with the organization's standards.
• Promote SOME and discuss addiction treatment services in the community.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Organizational skills with an attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of homelessness, addiction treatment, and mental health issues and integrated housing services
• Knowledge of service needs for Behavioral Health and Addictions populations and systems of care
• Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate funded behavioral health and DCHA provider performance
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules, and requirements for behavioral health and DCHA
• Knowledge of business and management of strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, and project management
• Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
• Skilled in directing and assessing the evaluation of SUD and SAH program services and implementing or recommending improvements
• Skilled in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions; Skilled in managing multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to think critically, creatively, and support creative thinking in others
• Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of others and effectively manage and motivate staff. Ability to lead in an environment of change
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical programs that add and expand integrated services within the agency and beyond
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, meeting facilitation, and public speaking skills
• Budget management skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Business acumen and data management skills
• Project Management skills

Reports To: EVP, Housing & Behavioral Health Services

Physical Demands : Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. Must be able to drive to program sites in DC and West Virginia.

Why Join SOME?
SOME offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match; generous paid leave; 11 paid federal holidays; commuter benefits; tuition assistance; loan forgiveness programs; and professional development opportunities.

Build a meaningful career while making a difference. Join SOME.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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