Executive Director

The Salvation Army Southern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA
$170,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Executive Director oversees all finances, programs, staff, operations, transportation, property, and community relations for The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center. This role includes supervision of the six-month residential substance abuse treatment program, Recovery Wellness Services (detox), and the Harbor House family shelter.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in social work or related field (required)
  • Management experience in the nonprofit sector at the agency director level (5 years required)
  • CA driver’s license (required)
  • First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
  • Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
  • Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all programs and teams including supervision of all staff and leadership
  • Serve as the primary contact to all contract partners and licensing agencies, including San Francisco Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, California Department of Health Care Services, UCSF Hospital, and Adult Probation.
  • Coordinate all financial matters with HLC Business Director in coordination with DHQ finance team
  • Prepare Annual budget for CFC approval
  • Share and discuss monthly and quarterly financial reports with program directors to address financial issues
  • Approve all invoices and expenditures through the accounts payable (AP) system
  • Attend meetings as a Salvation Army representative to civic organizations, service clubs, and approved groups
  • Attend weekly case conferences and advise each program team as needed
  • Serve on the HLC Participants Resident Council
  • Serve as the primary purchasing authority for all programs, ensuring cost efficiency and responsible use of resources
  • Maintain the HLC graduation list and coordinate weekly participant graduations
  • Plan and develop additional resources and new programs to support families living in Harbor House
  • Plan and coordinate employee and participant holiday events in collaboration with corps and special services leadership
  • Coordinate and carry out the Christmas Kettle fundraising program in collaboration with the Lighthouse Corps Officer
  • Attend monthly SF Coordinating Council meetings at DHQ and represent Harbor Light Center in The Way Out program activities
  • Other related duties as required
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