Site Director

Nations Finest•Sacramento, CA

14h•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director is a management-level supervisory position with full responsibility for personnel, contract compliance, the site budget, and all program activities at the assigned Nation’s Finest location. The role oversees and is accountable for the quality and success of services provided to Nation’s Finest clients. The Site Director reports to the Residential Services Director or Supportive Services Director. Nation’s Finest is a veterans’ services nonprofit operating across several states and more than 16 sites. Its mission is to support military veterans and their families through housing, health, and employment services that help them achieve self-sufficiency and reach their full potential. The organization describes its culture as collaborative and teamwork-oriented, grounded in respect, integrity, empathy, transparency, and inclusion. The role is conducted in person, primarily from a Nation’s Finest location in a team-oriented office environment, and is not remote eligible. Travel may be required up to 10% to program sites, client residences, and community partner locations. The job includes physical activities such as sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; frequent use of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 pounds; and conducting or overseeing outreach in varied environments. Nation’s Finest offers eligible employees health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) match, 14 holidays per year, and generous vacation accruals.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience demonstrating skill in organizational management, budget development, and staff supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Management, or a related field, or commensurate experience defined as 10 years in a related field and relevant job title with increasing levels of responsibility.
Knowledge of laws and ethics involved in behavioral health services.
Knowledge of government and nonprofit employment, training, and housing programs.
Advanced computer skills and familiarity with O365.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to research, organize, and write grant proposals.
Ability to access and understand state and federal laws and regulations relevant to Nation’s Finest programs.
Ability to organize and interpret client and program data and convey it in written formats.
Accuracy in basic statistical reporting and mathematical calculations.
Ability to form and manage an effective, high-performance team and to hire, evaluate, and develop employees and volunteers.
General knowledge of relevant labor laws.
Exceptional people skills and ability to maintain professionalism and a positive, supportive attitude.
Ability to give formal and informal group presentations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with people from diverse backgrounds, including clients at varying stages of mental and physical health.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining a stable work environment.
Strong leadership ability aligned with Nation’s Finest’s philosophy of servant leadership and extreme ownership.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under organizational policies.
Negative TB test and CPR certification for employees working in a housing environment with direct client contact.
Commitment to serving marginalized populations, particularly veterans.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds; travel to program sites, client residences, and community partners; and conduct or oversee outreach in varied settings.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform job duties, complete documentation, and interact with clients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Management, or a related field.
Knowledge of VA-funded grant and contract programs for at-risk veterans.
Veteran status.

Responsibilities

Oversee site services, the design and implementation of special projects, and relationships with community partners.
Develop and submit funding proposals and applications, and research new funding sources to supplement or expand services.
Coordinate with the Compliance department to ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements and goals, and ensure required reports are accurate and properly formatted.
Assist leadership with developing the site budget, track expenditures, maintain balanced program budgets, and account for site-level spending.
Hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop supervisory program staff; facilitate regularly scheduled staff meetings and training as needed.
Collect, review, and evaluate client statistics; prepare statistical narrative reports for funders or headquarters as required.
Educate and inform local government officials, legislators, and others about Nation’s Finest programs and veterans’ needs.
Advocate for veterans’ needs and advise internal stakeholders about potential policy development in the best interest of clients.
Participate in local networking and community collaboration activities to enhance services.
Develop, improve, and implement outreach programs to identify and engage veterans, meet outcome goals, and serve as many veterans as possible.
Represent the site in media engagements, requested tours, and local engagement activities in collaboration with the Communications Department.
Work collaboratively with state and local mental health, alcohol and drug, and housing government agencies.
Maintain a seat on the local Continuum of Care board and/or relevant community interest and partner committees.
Perform additional duties as assigned.