Director, 60-Bed Recovery Housing Operations

The Salvation Army; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in San Francisco seeks a Recovery Housing Director to lead a 60-bed program serving adults transitioning from treatment. You will oversee staff, operations, budgets, and compliance, ensuring 24/7 services and high-quality outcomes.

You will also drive pre-opening activities, policy development, staff recruitment, and training, building partnerships with stakeholders to support recovery, housing stability, and employment readiness in a community-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience supporting adults in recovery, reentry, or treatment programs.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in shelter or recovery setting.
• Strong data reporting and quality improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop program policies, procedures, and operations.
• Oversee facility renovations and launch timelines.
• Recruit, hire, and train staff.
• Ensure 24/7 safe operations and compliance.
• Manage budgets, audits, and contracts.
• Liaise with partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes and drive improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy (preferred)

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy (preferred)

CA Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

The Salvation Army in San Francisco seeks a Recovery Housing Director to lead a 60-bed program serving adults transitioning from treatment. You will oversee staff, operations, budgets, and compliance, ensuring 24/7 services and high-quality outcomes.

You will also drive pre-opening activities, policy development, staff recruitment, and training, building partnerships with stakeholders to support recovery, housing stability, and employment readiness in a community-facing environment.