Job Details: Job Location: Wallis House - Los Angeles, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $90000.00 - $100000.00Salary, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement
Creating, safe, supportive spaces where children, youth and families can heal, build resilience, and experience belonging.
Job Summary
The Director of the Interim Supportive Housing (DISH) Program oversees and coordinates all operations of Wallis House and the Time Limited Subsidy (TLS) program. The Director will ensure the delivery of services to all residents and TLS participants, and supervise program staff across both programs. The Director will make decisions and recommendations for the program that can impact resident care and services, financial performance and viability, and program development and future growth of programs.
The DISH is an energetic self-starter who can function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relate well to co-workers and County/State representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines and work well under pressure.
Essential Functions
Provides leadership to the program and directs the overall management, organization and operations of all services and related activities
Oversees the Time Limited Subsidy (TLS) program, including program operations, staff supervision, documentation, and contract compliance
Responsible for programmatic development of the department, including but not limited to case management, life skills, and daily operations.
Integrates the principles of trauma-informed care, housing first, and harm reduction into program culture.
Oversees and coordinates all Wallis House intakes and discharges
Establishes systems and relationships to maintain the program census
Participates in the Youth Coordinated Entry System to ensure appropriate referrals and compliance with expectations and outcomes
Ensures adherence to programmatic standards of documentation
Establishes, implements, and monitors department goals, objectives and outcomes in various areas including case management, life skills and housing stability
Oversees and monitors the program budget and participates in the annual budgeting process by providing recommendations and information
Responsible for employee staffing, on-boarding, training and supervision
Oversees all audits and corrective action plans
Interfaces with contracting agencies, community partners and advocacy organizations
Fields internal and external complaints
Holds at minimum bi-monthly community house meetings for residents
Works closely with agency volunteers to support the program as needed
Collaborates with other agency programs and departments
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives
Works to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.
Works to promote a trauma-informed work environment.
Takes on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the AVP of FASH.
Qualifications: Competency Requirements
Integrity
Ability to apply sound judgment in complex decision-making
Must demonstrate critical thinking skills
Knowledge of housing regulations
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Collaboration
Ability to work effectively as a member of various teams
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people including executive-level staff, managers, line staff, and client populations
Transformation
Ability to effectively adapt and respond to change
Must demonstrate leadership skills in creating and managing diverse teams of professionals
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and tasks and possess strong organizational skills
Compassion
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s stakeholders
Must demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills
Encourage open communication
Excellence
Commitment to quality through best practices, evidence-informed approaches, and measurable outcomes
Ability to evaluate one’s own work, seek feedback, and embrace learning to strengthen impact
Must hold staff accountable to high standards of conduct, performance, and collaboration
Commitment to aiming higher by striving not only to meet expectations but to consistently exceed them
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education or related mental health/human services field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in crisis related or residential settings
Experience working with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority or Community Care Licensing or similar agencies strongly preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Valid CA driver’s license
Additional Requirements
Tuberculosis clearance
Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
Satisfactory completion of health screening
Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
Satisfactory driving record
Delegates Authority To
Supervisor, Case Manager, Resident Advisors, and Activities Coordinator
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the Director of the Interim Supportive Housing Program, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and use their fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and lift objects heavier than ten pounds. The employee is occasionally required to drive.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily indoors. The noise level varies from quiet to moderate.
This Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.
Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.