Director of Housing Stability & Survivor Services

HAWC; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks, year 1

13 holidays

13 sick days

5 personal days

Health insurance 70%

Dental insurance 70%

Paid family & medical leave 100%

Disability insurance 100%

Employee assistance plan 100%

Life insurance 100%

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K plan

Job summary

HAWC is seeking a Director of Housing Stabilization to provide strategic leadership for housing stability services for survivors of domestic abuse on Massachusetts’ North Shore. The role oversees emergency shelter, housing advocacy and prevention, and reports to the Executive Director.

This full-time position offers a flexible schedule with the option to work remotely two days a week and a salary range of $75,000–$95,000 per year, with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in housing stabilization or homelessness services.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Knowledge of MA housing systems (public housing, vouchers, RAFT, HomeBASE, EA shelter).
• Strong trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee housing stabilization programs and scale initiatives.
• Assess needs, gap analysis, and develop new housing capacity.
• Ensure accessibility for survivors facing barriers (income, language, disability, immigration).
• Supervise staff and ensure trauma-informed practice and accountability.
• Engage with partners, funders, and coalitions; report outcomes.

Skills

Housing stabilization

Leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

HAWC is seeking a Director of Housing Stabilization to provide strategic leadership for housing stability services for survivors of domestic abuse on Massachusetts’ North Shore. The role oversees emergency shelter, housing advocacy and prevention, and reports to the Executive Director.

This full-time position offers a flexible schedule with the option to work remotely two days a week and a salary range of $75,000–$95,000 per year, with generous benefits.