Director of Emergency Housing

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Emergency Housing (DEH) oversees the management of the Red Shield Family Residence (RSFR), Eliza Shirley House (ESH), and Hope 220 Resolution Center, each 24/7 trauma-informed emergency housing programs, including ensuring healthy and safe operations in compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates, as well as necessary funding requirements. The DEH is responsible for all aspects of the programs, including direct supervision of both Assistant Directors, the supervision of after hours, provision of clinical supervision to all Case Managers at RSFR and ESH, staff development, personnel administration, and all reporting requirements needed for program renewal and grant writing. The DEH communicates with corporations, funding sources, organizations, government agencies, community, and church groups at a variety of organizational levels to further the outreach of mission of The Salvation Army and its shelter ministry.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). LSC/LCSW preferred.
• Previous experience managing residential programs.
• Training in trauma-informed care and appreciation for the Sanctuary Model preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• As a Mandated Reporter, candidate must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 with recurrent training required every 5 years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the management of the Red Shield Family Residence (RSFR), Eliza Shirley House (ESH), and Hope 220 Resolution Center.
• Ensures healthy and safe operations in compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates, as well as necessary funding requirements.
• Direct supervision of both Assistant Directors.
• Supervision of after hours.
• Provision of clinical supervision to all Case Managers at RSFR and ESH.
• Staff development.
• Personnel administration.
• All reporting requirements needed for program renewal and grant writing.
• Communicates with corporations, funding sources, organizations, government agencies, community, and church groups at a variety of organizational levels to further the outreach of mission of The Salvation Army and its shelter ministry.
• Undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 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