Housing Director — Lead Trauma-Informed Housing Programs

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Urban Ministries in Chicago is seeking a Housing Director for the Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60624. This role leads daily housing operations, provides staff leadership, and champions trauma-informed care to guests and staff alike.

The Director collaborates with the Chief Program Officer, develops program models, ensures policy compliance, and reports on outcomes. The position requires delivering relentless engagement and radical hospitality across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of relevant experience.
• Must have/obtain a Food Sanitation Certificate.
• Proven leadership in staff performance and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service delivery to support center guests as outlined in guest process
• Enter participant information into the database in a timely manner and update as needed in accordance with HMIS and Breakthrough Urban Ministries established guidelines for Salesforce.
• Assistwith the creation of program model, policies, and procedures for familyhousing
• Generate monthly reports, including statistics and measured outcomes for board and funding sources
• Provide development and professional coaching by assuring the adequate training of Housing staff in their areas of responsibility, including the application of board-approved policies and procedures
• Facilitate regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Oversee disciplinary actions and conflict resolution among staff members and guest
• Oversee implementation of grant compliance
• Work closely with Chief Program Officer, other directors and coordinators to build cohesive team
• Participate in community networks and coalitions.
• Attend off-site meetings with community partners and other stakeholders
• Attend appropriate training, workshops, community resource meetings, etc. as they are available.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Food Sanitation Certificate

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Breakthrough Urban Ministries in Chicago is seeking a Housing Director for the Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60624. This role leads daily housing operations, provides staff leadership, and champions trauma-informed care to guests and staff alike.

The Director collaborates with the Chief Program Officer, develops program models, ensures policy compliance, and reports on outcomes. The position requires delivering relentless engagement and radical hospitality across the program.