Director Of Emergency Housing

The Salvation Army is hiring for the position of Director of Emergency Housing. The role is available immediately, with a varied schedule. The Director reports to the Assistant Director of PSSM and is compensated at $80,000 per year, grade 15, exempt.

The Salvation Army offers an excellent benefits package including generous paid time off, employer-funded pension plan, comprehensive health care coverage, eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, a remitted tuition program, and eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Most importantly, the job provides a good purpose.

The Eliza Shirley House & Red Shield Family Residence are emergency housing programs offering services to empower residents towards self-sufficiency. All family configurations are accepted.

Responsibilities

The Director of Emergency Housing oversees the management of the Red Shield Family Residence and Eliza Shirley House, ensuring healthy and safe operations in compliance with all mandates and funding requirements. Responsibilities include direct supervision of both Assistant Directors, supervision of after hours, clinical supervision to all Case Managers, staff development, personnel administration, and all reporting requirements for program renewal and grant writing. The Director also communicates with corporations, funding sources, organizations, government agencies, community, and church groups to further the outreach of The Salvation Army's mission.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements include a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). LSW/LCSW is preferred. Previous experience managing emergency housing programs is required. Training in trauma-informed care (Sanctuary Model Training) is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Child Protection Clearances are required by PA Act 153, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter Training, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years. An understanding of, and appreciation for, the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Sanctuary Model is essential.