Director of Emergency Housing

The Salvation Army • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Emergency Housing oversees the Red Shield Family Residence, Eliza Shirley House, and Hope 220 Resolution Center, all 24/7 trauma-informed emergency housing programs. The role is responsible for ensuring healthy and safe operations in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and funding requirements. It oversees all aspects of the programs, including supervision of both Assistant Directors, after-hours supervision, clinical supervision of Case Managers at RSFR and ESH, staff development, personnel administration, and reporting required for program renewal and grant writing. The Director communicates with corporations, funding sources, organizations, government agencies, community groups, and church groups at various organizational levels to advance The Salvation Army’s mission and shelter ministry. The position is full-time, with a schedule that varies and 40 or more hours per week. The listed locations are Eliza Shirley House and Red Shield Family Residence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Previous experience managing residential programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• As a Mandated Reporter, provide proof of completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting PA Act 153 of 2014 standards; recurrent training is required every five years thereafter.
• Meet PA Act 153 Child Protection Clearance requirements, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• LSC/LCSW preferred.
• Training in trauma-informed care and appreciation for the Sanctuary Model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Red Shield Family Residence, Eliza Shirley House, and Hope 220 Resolution Center.
• Ensure healthy and safe program operations in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and funding requirements.
• Directly supervise both Assistant Directors and oversee after-hours operations.
• Provide clinical supervision to Case Managers at RSFR and ESH.
• Manage staff development and personnel administration.
• Complete reporting required for program renewal and grant writing.
• Communicate with corporations, funding sources, organizations, government agencies, community groups, and church groups to further the outreach of The Salvation Army’s mission and shelter ministry.
• Undertake other tasks reasonably expected within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, up to three personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer-funded pension plan, with company contributions beginning after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director