Associate Director, Transitional Housing & Life Pathways

Bridgeport Rescue Mission; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Mission-driven work with opportunity

Job summary

Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT seeks an Associate Director to build and lead the Transitional Housing Department, creating a structured pathway from the New Life Program to independence. You will develop standards, policies, staffing, training, partnerships, and outcome measures to support recovery, housing stability, employment, and community integration.

You will supervise the Program Manager, Training Manager, and Case Managers, coordinating with BRM teams and partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, behavioral health, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with residential programs, recovery services, or homeless services is required.
• Experience preparing federal or state grant reports and coordinating outcomes has been demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and enhance the transitional housing program and its policies, procedures, and participant expectations.
• Oversee assessments, individualized service planning, case coordination, and transition processes.
• Supervise, train, and support program staff; promote professional development and accountability.
• Build partnerships to improve access to housing, employment, recovery, and behavioral health services.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Decision making

CRM systems

Grant reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Mission Tracker CRM

Job description

Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport, CT seeks an Associate Director to build and lead the Transitional Housing Department, creating a structured pathway from the New Life Program to independence. You will develop standards, policies, staffing, training, partnerships, and outcome measures to support recovery, housing stability, employment, and community integration.

You will supervise the Program Manager, Training Manager, and Case Managers, coordinating with BRM teams and partners to deliver