Director of Housing Support Services (48596)

WESTCARE INC•Fresno, CA

5d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Administrative experience and capabilities including budgeting responsibilities and personnel management.
Strong knowledge of HMIS and HomeLink data bases.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Research effective training opportunities and disseminate information to CBP of training opportunities throughout their region.
Participate in design and implementation of monthly training on specific topics
Responsible for annual training calendar, including information dissemination coordination.
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.