DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY SERVICES

RISE Housing and Support Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $70k–$80k

Bonus after 6 months

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness & recognition program

Job summary

RISE Housing and Support Services seeks a Director of Advocacy Services to lead community-based programs, provide strategic direction, and support program leadership across Homebase Clubhouse, Adult and Youth Care Management, AOT, court-based initiatives, and outreach.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with courts and community organizations, ensuring program effectiveness and staff growth, with a starting salary of $70,000–$80,000, a $1,500 bonus after six months, generous time off and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct support in a human services organization.
• 3+ years of leadership and supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of court initiatives and homelessness services preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal boundaries.
• Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion.
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring programs operate effectively and consistently while remaining aligned with organizational and contractual goals.
• Providing supportive leadership to assigned program leaders through clear direction, effective oversight, and accountability.
• Fostering strong relationships with community organizations, referral sources, courts, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring program outcomes, effectiveness, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to program participants.
• Modeling positive, professional behaviors and fostering staff growth and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for a skilled leader with experience in human services to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for RISE’s community-based programs. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to support program leadership across a diverse range of services, including the Homebase Clubhouse, Adult and Youth Care Management, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), court-based initiatives, and community outreach and engagement efforts. This position offers the unique opportunity to oversee both established and emerging programs that address important community needs, while inspiring, developing, and supporting a team of dedicated professionals.

RISE Offers The Director Of Advocacy Services

• A starting base salary range $70,000 – $80,000 per year
• A $1,500 bonus after 6 months of employment
• A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 3 weeks of vacation time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, enjoy up to 11 holidays, and a day off for your birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
• A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements
• An opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to support members of the community

Overview Of Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring programs operate effectively and consistently while remaining aligned with organizational and contractual goals
• Providing supportive leadership to assigned program leaders through clear direction, effective oversight, and accountability
• Fostering strong relationships with community organizations, referral sources, courts, and other key stakeholders
• Monitoring program outcomes, effectiveness, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to program participants
• Modeling positive, professional behaviors and fostering staff growth and professional development

To Qualify You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience providing direct support in a human services organization
• 3+ years of leadership and supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of court initiatives and homelessness services preferred
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal boundaries
• Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy.

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.