Senior Director - Permanent and Supportive Housing LICENSURE REQUIRED(JR 5735)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)•Los Angeles, CA

34d•$137,892 - $170,779•Hybrid

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Supportive Housing Services Team as the Licensed Senior Director, working out of our Los Angeles offices. Our Supportive Housing Services (SHS) programs provide Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) in a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) setting to individuals who have experienced homelessness and have a history of chronic health, mental health, and/or co-occurring conditions. Services are centralized and provided to clients living on-site to ensure ease of access to the resources necessary for long-term housing stabilization, improving their quality of life and community integration. As part of the SHS Team, the Licensed Senior Director of Homeless Programs provides high-level leadership for all homelessness response initiatives within an assigned county or major department of a statewide organization. This role is responsible for strategic planning, systems-level coordination, contract and fiscal oversight, performance management, and cross-sector partnerships that advance Path’s mission to end homelessness.

Requirements

Current and active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Science (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).
Ten (10) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services, or working with vulnerable populations.
Six (6) years of supervisory experience in homeless services or related social services field.
Three (3) years of experience in training, public speaking, communication, human resources, or other related operational areas where they have demonstrated success in integrating diversity and inclusion.
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen (15) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services, or working with vulnerable populations.
Eight (8) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a regional homelessness response strategy aligned with statewide goals, evidence-based practices, and local needs.
Oversee a portfolio of programs such as outreach, interim housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, prevention, coordinated entry, behavioral health integration, and specialized population initiatives.
Direct the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of all programs within the assigned county/department.
Establish performance targets, outcome metrics, and quality assurance processes; ensure programs meet or exceed contractual and regulatory requirements.
Manage a complex portfolio of public and private funding streams (e.g., HUD, state homelessness initiatives, county allocations, philanthropic grants).
Oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship, forecasting, and financial accountability.
Serve as the organization’s senior representative to county agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, healthcare systems, law enforcement, and other partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships that support coordinated, cross-sector responses to homelessness.
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of directors, managers, and program staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, equity, and continuous learning.
Support workforce development initiatives, staff training, and succession planning.
Oversee the department's clinical support, training and supervision to program staff, including clinical supervision for Board of Behavioral Services registered ASW, AMFT, and APCC providers accruing hours toward licensure. This position is expected to be available for clinical consultation and regular supervision. Be knowledgeable and have experience providing evidenced based practices effective when serving a vulnerable homeless population including but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Interventions, Harm Reduction, Housing First and Crisis and Suicide Assessment.