Executive Director — Community Wellness & Recovery

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited public transportation

Paid parental leave

Health coverage for employees

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition discounts and scholarships

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks an Executive Director of Community Wellness and Recovery to lead Mayor Parker’s initiative addressing homelessness and the opioid crisis. The role oversees Philly Home at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village with a $100M capital infusion to expand wellness campus development.

The Executive Director reports to the Deputy Managing Director for Health and Human Services and will drive program strategy, budget management, and interagency collaboration to improve housing

Qualifications

• Experience working in homelessness and housing fields.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across city departments.
• Executive leadership and strategic planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate among City departments to establish strategy for wellness activities (homelessness and opioid use disorder focus).
• Lead and oversee operations at Philly House at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village.
• Collaborate to prepare and manage operating + capital budgets for program success.
• Manage team members across the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery portfolio.
• Oversee contracts with service providers, facilitate dispute resolutions, and coordinate payments and revenue opportunities.
• Engage with City Council and Mayor’s Office to handle inquiries and community communications.

Skills

Homelessness experience

Leadership experience

Public policy coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

City of Philadelphia seeks an Executive Director of Community Wellness and Recovery to lead Mayor Parker’s initiative addressing homelessness and the opioid crisis. The role oversees Philly Home at Girard and Riverview Wellness Village with a $100M capital infusion to expand wellness campus development.

The Executive Director reports to the Deputy Managing Director for Health and Human Services and will drive program strategy, budget management, and interagency collaboration to improve housing