WestCare foundation

Director of Housing Services

WestCare foundation$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of administrative experience, especially with budgeting and personnel management.
  • Deep understanding of the Homeless Management Information System database.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in housing or homelessness services or similar fields.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  • Proven ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct in high-stakes environments.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee leadership and supervision of housing program operations.
  • Act as liaison to Deputy Administrators and external agencies for collaboration.
  • Recruit and train staff at multiple locations to ensure service quality.
  • Manage multiple contracts and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Monitor community relations and represent the organization at meetings.
  • Assist in seeking grant opportunities and managing fiscal responsibilities.
  • Implement Quality Assurance systems to evaluate program effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence housing services and community collaboration.
  • Engagement with diverse external agencies and stakeholders.
  • Professional growth through training and staff development activities.
  • Contribution to mission-driven work focused on housing justice and community support.
  • Professional environment with a focus on ethical conduct and sensitivity.
Full Job Description
About the Job

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Housing Services will be responsible for the oversight of the program and scope of work. This position will approve all purchase to ensure costs are within budget, monitor data for contract compliance, submit performance reports, and will provide supervision through direct observation and follow-up training. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide administrative leadership and supervision to the program.
  • Function as a liaison to the Deputy Administrator(s) and external groups and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required.
  • Recruit, train and maintain a professional staff co-located at other sites.
  • Oversee implementation of multiple contracts simultaneously.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of housing, homelessness, tenant rights, racial, economic, housing justice, and related fields.
  • Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
  • Assist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required.
  • Participate in design and implementation of research, such as program evaluation and outcome studies.
  • Arrange for staff development, education, and training activities.
  • Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems that monitor the effectiveness of the treatment system.
  • Assist in the development of program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems and implementation as well as providing the oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expenditures.
  • Monitor compliance with all required standards, regulations, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources.
  • Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

  • Administrative experience and capabilities including budgeting responsibilities and personnel management.
  • Strong knowledge of Homeless Management Information System database.
  • Experience working in homelessness services, housing programs, or related service-oriented field.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be sensitive to populations served.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
  • During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • One (1) year supervision experience, preferred.
  • Two (2) years case management services.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field or equivalent experience and education combined.


LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Not applicable for this position.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is performed primarily in a professional, office setting located at a treatment facility.

About WestCare foundation

WestCare Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of health and human services in the United States. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. WestCare provides services such as substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and housing assistance to individuals and families in need. The organization operates in 17 states and has over 100 locations across the country.
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