Director of Veteran Services & Middlesex Programs

Columbus House; South Farms (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401 K with employer matching

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus House in Middletown, CT is seeking a Director of Veteran Services and Middlesex Emergency to lead program management for services to veterans and homelessness relief. You will supervise managers, oversee budgets, and align initiatives with funders' expectations and organizational mission.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years in social services, and strong collaboration with partners to deliver Trauma-Informed care and Housing First outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with at least five years in social services.
• Ability to supervise managers and direct staff.
• Passion for mission-driven work and ability to communicate this to others.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Planning, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, and Housing First.
• Familiar with employment resources, programs, and income-earning activities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed case management and crisis intervention for homeless populations.
• Ability to analyze and compile data for planning and reporting.
• Computer and data management literate.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Familiar with cultural competency and confidentiality policies.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Middlesex and Veteran Services programs in coordination with the Chief Program Officer.
• Directly supervise three managers and one coordinator.
• Monitor budgets and allocate resources efficiently toward organizational goals.
• Create a high performing culture in the department aligned with core values and mentor staff.
• Set annual departmental goals and track results and accountability protocols.
• Participate in the budget development process and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Represent Middlesex and Veteran Services on committees and task forces.
• Monitor emerging needs of stakeholders, funders, clients, and employees.
• Oversee coordination and delivery of all programs and contracts to meet funders’ expectations.
• Provide data in response to government and foundation requests and coordinate planning for RFPs/RFQs.
• Ensure delivery of qualitative and quantitative goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate data to inform decision-making and determine staffing plans.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Trauma-informed care

Motivational Interviewing

Housing First

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Computer literacy

MS Office

Job description

Columbus House in Middletown, CT is seeking a Director of Veteran Services and Middlesex Emergency to lead program management for services to veterans and homelessness relief. You will supervise managers, oversee budgets, and align initiatives with funders' expectations and organizational mission.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years in social services, and strong collaboration with partners to deliver Trauma-Informed care and Housing First outcomes.