Director of Housing

**Company Title: Assistant Director, Interim House**

St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to SVDP Human Resources Department for consideration.

ABOUT US

Join the St. Vincent de Paul team, where what you do is much more than just a job—it’s a cause. Our staff members are true partners in our mission to help those impacted by poverty achieve their full potential. Their job satisfaction comes from knowing that their work each day has a positive impact on people’s lives. If you are the type of person who is excited and motivated by the idea of doing good for others, and our community, come join us We are looking for high-energy staff members willing to share a commitment for our cause in a workplace filled with other caring people. We offer you a competitive salary, generous benefits, a culture where learning and growth is encouraged, a workplace where employees are highly valued and, most of all, an opportunity to be passionate about what you do every day. We are growing and looking for a passionate person to join our team

SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall leadership of the shelter program at Interim House and the Interim Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing Program including intake, case management and individual and family services. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising Case Managers and Program Assistants. Ensures the highest level of performance of all staff on all shifts and that the clients have excellent care based on the SVDP model of Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Prevention and Mediation. The Assistant Director oversees coordination of all aspects of resident transition into shelter and from shelter to permanent housing. Primary point of contact for volunteer engagement and volunteer events. This position acts in the Senior Director of Homeless Services' capacity in his/her absence.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Intake/Discharge

• Provides strong leadership and direction of all intake/discharge services.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Baltimore County Department of Social Services (DSS) Coordinated Entry Team to conduct intake of new families for Interim House
• Coordinates with the Baltimore County By Name List to ensure PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing) vacancies are filled.
• Reviews HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) weekly/monthly to ensure all HMIS data is entered in a timely manner.
• Conducts monthly review of active client case files to ensure all documents are updated and included in each case file.
• Ensures the appropriate documentation is reviewed and retained including intake/discharge, incident reports, and daily logs.

Family Services

• Ensure the highest quality of programming occurs for healthy relationships with families, adults, and children at Interim House.
• Oversee the facilitation of monthly Resident Advisory Committee Meetings (RAC) with shelter residents.
• Monitor progress of and assist families with daily needs such as referrals, transportation, advocacy, and additional ongoing support.
• Oversee the development of a life skills curriculum for shelter families with a focus on mainstream benefits, workforce development and financial literacy.

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

• Ensure the highest quality of programming occurs for individuals and families residing in the 10-unit scattered site PSH Program.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for Property Managers.
• Ensure that leasing documents are current and annual assessments are completed promptly.
• Act as the primary point of contact for agency partners.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Supervises the Case Manager and all Program Assistants.
• Keep updated on the most effective means of accessing services available within the larger community and maintain an active database for referrals and community partners.
• Create a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers, ensure that they are used effectively to meet program goals, and provide direction to staff on how to incorporate them into their work.
• Attend and fully participate in all necessary staff meetings, other internal and external meetings, and meetings with on and off-site service providers.
• Create an atmosphere of care and respect for clients.
• Attend meetings and events related to St. Vincent de Paul and the identified programs.
• Uphold the vision, mission, and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, and LMSW, or similar, licensure, preferred.
• 1-2 years' previous experience working with people who are experiencing homelessness and/or materially poor.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Willing and able to work in a high-energy environment, organized, and able to prioritize the needs of participants and workload.
• Knowledge of and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to relate in a respectful, comfortable, non-judgmental manner with persons from all ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.
• Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.