Director of Shelter & Housing Programs

LHH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Programs for Homeless Services & Housing to oversee shelter and housing programs across Los Angeles County. This leadership role emphasizes mentoring managers, ensuring compliance with contracts, and delivering high-quality services to vulnerable populations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a shelter setting, with a proven ability to oversee multiple programs and coach leadership staff toward

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• At least 3 years of recent leadership experience in a shelter setting.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs and managing leadership-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Program Managers across multiple sites and provide supervision
• Ensure programs meet contract requirements, compliance standards, and performance goals
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on operational support
• Guide teams through crisis response, incident management, and program challenges
• Monitor program outcomes, reports, audits, and corrective action plans
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence across all programs

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Empathy

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

HMIS

Contract management

Job description

LHH in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Programs for Homeless Services & Housing to oversee shelter and housing programs across Los Angeles County. This leadership role emphasizes mentoring managers, ensuring compliance with contracts, and delivering high-quality services to vulnerable populations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a shelter setting, with a proven ability to oversee multiple programs and coach leadership staff toward