The Director of Housing is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for carrying out Bethesda Project’s mission through our Housing programs. This position requires decision-making abilities, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities and requires a thorough understanding of persons experiencing homelessness.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Major Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise a staff of five (5) Program Coordinators and their related residential sites;
• Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of supportive housing programs and related policies and procedures;
• Administer the design, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Bethesda Project housing programs;
• Collaborate with CEO and the Director of Compliance and Evaluation surrounding contractual compliance and reporting obligations;
• Function as Bethesda Project’s official representative for appeals processes and resident eviction proceedings, offering guidance and participating in hearings as needs dictate; and
• Work collaboratively with Director of Operations to ensure repair and maintenance issues at housing sites are prioritized and appropriately addressed.
  

Skill/Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, MSW preferred;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social services, including management, supervisory and program development experience;
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; and
• Computer literacy; proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Requires repetitive movement of hands and fingers for typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs, occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching and lifting up to 20 lbs. Ability to reach with hands and arms and perform audio and visual assessments, as required. Current and valid State issued driver's license, preferred.