Director of Programs & Community Impact

Calvary Women’s Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Women’s Services seeks a Director of Programs to lead high quality housing and wraparound services for homeless women in Washington, DC. You will supervise program staff, manage budgets with the COO, and drive strategic initiatives across multiple sites, partnering with the CEO to promote mission-aligned growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in program leadership, a strong trauma-informed background, and proven ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams that empower

Qualifications

• Passion for Calvary's mission and commitment to underserved communities.
• 7+ years of program leadership in social services or nonprofit settings.
• Experience supervising teams and building a collaborative culture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs and services including housing and support.
• Lead staff hiring, training, and supervision across multiple sites.
• Develop work plans aligned to strategic goals.
• Manage budgets in coordination with finance leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and data reporting.
• Foster trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with leadership for program evaluation and growth.
• Maintain client records per requirements and standards.
• Promote organizational culture of respect and inclusivity.

Skills

Program leadership

Staff supervision

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HMIS

Apricot

Job description

Calvary Women’s Services seeks a Director of Programs to lead high quality housing and wraparound services for homeless women in Washington, DC. You will supervise program staff, manage budgets with the COO, and drive strategic initiatives across multiple sites, partnering with the CEO to promote mission-aligned growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in program leadership, a strong trauma-informed background, and proven ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams that empower