Director of Site Homeless Shelter

Carter’s; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Site Director Homeless Services in Brooklyn, NY leads the shelter program’s operations, ensuring safe, dignified services including housing support, meals, and case management for people experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities include policy implementation, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, data reporting to funders, securing grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and community outreach to expand services.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing program policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the shelter.
• Collaborating with local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community stakeholders to provide comprehensive services to homeless individuals.
• Managing a team of staff members, including shelter coordinators, case managers, and support staff, and ensuring their training and professional development.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, collecting data, and preparing reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Securing funding and grants to support the shelter program’s operations and expansion.
• Advocating for the needs of homeless individuals and families in the community and working toward securing affordable housing solutions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with local businesses, churches, and volunteers to ensure the availability of resources and support for the shelter.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, health and safety standards, and other legal requirements.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts or issues that may arise among shelter residents or staff members.
• Educating the community about homelessness and the services provided by the shelter program.

Job description

Site Director Homeless Services, Brooklyn, NY

Salary: 100k-115k.

The Shelter Director for the homeless program is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations and activities of the program. Their role involves planning and implementing strategies to provide shelter, food, and other essential services to homeless individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing program policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the shelter.
• Collaborating with local government agencies, non‑profit organizations, and community stakeholders to provide comprehensive services to homeless individuals.
• Managing a team of staff members, including shelter coordinators, case managers, and support staff, and ensuring their training and professional development.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, collecting data, and preparing reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Securing funding and grants to support the shelter program’s operations and expansion.
• Advocating for the needs of homeless individuals and families in the community and working toward securing affordable housing solutions.
• Maintaining strong relationships with local businesses, churches, and volunteers to ensure the availability of resources and support for the shelter.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, health and safety standards, and other legal requirements.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts or issues that may arise among shelter residents or staff members.
• Educating the community about homelessness and the services provided by the shelter program.

Overall, the director of a shelter for homeless program plays a critical role in providing aid, support, and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness and is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the program.