Director of Recovery Housing Operations

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Recovery Housing Director to oversee a 65-bed recovery housing program for adults transitioning from residential treatment. You will lead staff, manage services, and ensure safe, 24/7 operations focused on long-term recovery and stable housing.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data collection, QA, and building partnerships with community funders. A Bachelor's degree and experience in recovery programs are required; leadership experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Admin, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy required.
• 5+ years experience supporting adults in recovery, reentry, or treatment programs.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Master's degree in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and operations.
• Oversee facility renovations and coordinate project timelines for program launch.
• Develop job descriptions, recruit staff, and lead hiring efforts.
• Train and onboard new employees on program expectations and procedures.
• Lead program, administrative, and property operations to ensure safe, 24/7 services.
• Maintain and update program policies and ensure staff compliance.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, grants, regulatory requirements, and Salvation Army standards.
• Manage program budgets, expenses, audits, and financial compliance.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and system accuracy.
• Lead audits and quality assurance reviews to maintain program compliance.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, training, and employee retention.
• Serve as liaison with community partners, funders, donors, and stakeholders.
• Build partnerships to support coordinated services and participant success.
• Monitor program outcomes and implement improvements.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Admin, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Recovery Housing Director to oversee a 65-bed recovery housing program for adults transitioning from residential treatment. You will lead staff, manage services, and ensure safe, 24/7 operations focused on long-term recovery and stable housing.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data collection, QA, and building partnerships with community funders. A Bachelor's degree and experience in recovery programs are required; leadership experience is