Housing Director

FUNCTION

This position is responsible for meeting the administrative and operational needs of the site. The Housing Site Director will directly supervise the Overnight Supervisor, Daytime Youth Counselors, Senior Youth Counselors and provide daily support to the housing site. They will maintain a positive work environment for staff and cultivate resident success.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daytime supervisory support and conduct regular supervision with Youth Counselors and Senior Youth Counselors

o Daytime Senior Youth Counselors, weekly

o Daytime Full time / Part time staff; weekly or bi-weekly (as needed) o Daytime On - call; twice per month (as needed)

• Develop systems to respond to the needs of the site
• Manage site staffing needs including; recruitment, hiring, and training of Youth Counselors
• Monitor site census and coordinate resident bed placements with Senior Director of Housing
• Provide supervisory support and conduct regular weekly supervision with Overnight Supervisor
• Facilitate and attend weekly staff meetings including; Resident Treatment Planning, Resident Clinical Treatment

Meeting, Resident Advisory Board, Staff Trainings, Teambuilding, and Team Operation Meeting

• Provide follow up and support post-crisis and emergencies
• Oversee monthly audits
• Preside over a resident’s Initial Discharge Meeting with housing leadership
• Attend resident’s DYCD Discharge Appeal Meeting with program leadership

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School

Training/Experience in youth social services required. F-80 License within 6 months in the role.

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Computer knowledge and competent writing skills.

QUALIFICATION NEEDED

Must have previous supervisory experience and 1 year of housing experience. Ability to work independently, with and across teams, required. Experience working with the adolescent/young adult population required. Knowledge of psychosocial needs of LGBTQ/homeless population is needed. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays. Willingness to travel between sites. Transgender & gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking encouraged to apply.