Director, Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing Programs

Shelter House, Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K contributions with a 4% employer

13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays,

Birthday Off

Four Annual Employee Engagement Events

Job summary

Shelter House, Inc in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing to lead the DVSH program, including RRH and homeless prevention initiatives. You will partner with county agencies and Shelter House leadership to advance program goals, ensure compliance, and guide a trauma-informed, client-centered service delivery approach.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience) and 3+ years in human services, with strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human services / related field or commensurate experience.
• 3+ years of human services or direct services experience.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements.
• Ability to advocate, assist in problem-solving, and achieve results for families.
• Ability to deliver creative, resourceful solutions to unique challenges.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation/10-15% local travel for appointments.
• Ability to drive minivan.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all components of service delivery for DVSH projects.
• Provide coaching and support to the Assistant Director through regularly scheduled one on one meetings and evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to ensure the case management team implements a trauma-informed, client-driven approach in all facets of daily work.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to foster a professional trauma-informed environment which supports team building, self-directed work teams, and a learning organization.
• Support staff in making decisions regarding complex cases that demand higher level solutions; provide support as needed to address and resolve client grievances.
• Oversee ongoing program evaluation, needs assessments, and client satisfaction activities.
• Coordinate and oversee office maintenance; manage contractors and vendors providing supplemental services to ensure the facility's compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of statistical and other reports to be used in community education, quality assurance activities and contractual agreements; manage the overall input and accuracy of data stored in Shelter House internal systems, the VA Data system, and VELA in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/related field

Master's degree in human services/related field

Job description

Shelter House, Inc in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing to lead the DVSH program, including RRH and homeless prevention initiatives. You will partner with county agencies and Shelter House leadership to advance program goals, ensure compliance, and guide a trauma-informed, client-centered service delivery approach.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience) and 3+ years in human services, with strong leadership, communication, and