Vice President of Programs (Workforce Development, Housing, Homeless Services)

Northern Virginia Family Services•Falls Church, VA

33d•$165,000 - $175,000

About The Position

NVFS is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Programs to provide strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for its Workforce Development, Housing, and Homeless Services areas. This role is responsible for overseeing a diverse continuum of human services aimed at helping individuals and families achieve economic mobility, secure stable housing, and build pathways to long-term stability and self-sufficiency across Northern Virginia. The VP will ensure high-quality, evidence-based services, drive innovation in funding and sustainability, and foster an integrated approach that addresses the interconnectedness of employment, income stability, housing security, and family wellbeing. This critical role will position these service areas for long-term sustainability and growth by strengthening service delivery, expanding program reach, leveraging partnerships, and developing sustainable funding models to support NVFS’s mission and maximize community impact.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services or related field
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in human services, workforce development or related field, including supervisory experience
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-program portfolios and translating organizational strategy into measurable programmatic and operational results
Experience overseeing publicly funded programs and managing federal, state, local, and/or philanthropic grants and contracts, including compliance, reporting, monitoring, and performance management
Demonstrated success in developing or implementing strategies to diversify funding streams, strengthen financial sustainability, and identify new funding or revenue opportunities
Experience developing or scaling earned revenue or fee-for-service program models
Strong financial acumen, including budget oversight and program financial management
Knowledge of workforce development systems, employment services, career pathways, economic mobility, housing stability, and homelessness response systems
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Track record of innovation in program design, funding, or social enterprise
Oral and written fluency in English
Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability
Successful completion of background checks required upon hire
Must have reliable transportation to visit designated community locations

Nice To Haves

additional language skills always welcome

Responsibilities

Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for workforce development, housing, and homeless services portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, community needs, and the agency’s mission.
Oversee a continuum of programs that advance employment, career development, economic mobility, housing access, homelessness prevention, and long-term housing stability.
Promote an integrated, person-centered approach that recognizes the interconnected barriers individuals and families may experience related to employment, income, housing, and overall wellbeing.
Ensure all programs maintain high-quality, culturally responsive, and outcomes-driven service delivery.
Use data and outcomes to drive continuous quality improvement and demonstrate program impact.
Lead expansion and innovation in service delivery models to meet evolving community needs.
Develop and implement strategies to diversify funding streams and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Identify and operationalize opportunities to leverage NVFS’s programmatic expertise through earned revenue, fee-for-service models, training, technical assistance, consulting, and other viable revenue-generating initiatives.
Explore expansion opportunities through public-private partnerships, local government investments, employer partnerships, philanthropic support, and other innovative funding arrangements.
Partner with Development, Finance, and other internal teams to align fundraising, grant development, philanthropy, and earned revenue strategies.
Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and public-sector funders to support new and existing initiatives.
Develop business plans and financial models to assess feasibility and scalability of new revenue-generating efforts.
Oversee federal, state, and local grants, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and achievement of strong performance outcomes.
Maintain organizational readiness for funder monitoring, program reviews, audits, contract compliance assessments, and competitive funding or recompetition processes, as applicable.
Ensure effective grant planning, budgeting, reporting, contract management, and performance monitoring systems are in place across portfolio.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive grant applications, renewals, continuations and funding proposals that align with strategic priorities.
Stay informed of policy and funding trends affecting workforce development, housing affordability, homelessness response, economic mobility, and other relevant programs.
Promote a culture of proactive risk management, sound documentation, and accountability for programmatic and financial performance.
Represent NVFS in regional and state coalitions, advisory groups, and strategic partnerships related to portfolio.
Build collaborative relationships with local jurisdictions, philanthropic organizations, employers, housing providers, and community partners.
Serve as a thought leader and advocate for effective, person-centered approaches to workforce development, housing stability, and homelessness response.
Position NVFS as a leader in comprehensive, whole-family services and innovation in Northern Virginia.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
Promote effective collaboration across NVFS teams, leveraging organizational expertise and resources to address complex participant and community needs.
Oversee program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.