Recovery Housing Director: 24/7 Program Leadership

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Recovery Housing Director to lead a 60-bed program serving adults transitioning from substance use treatment. You will report to the Executive Director and oversee staff, budgets, compliance, and program performance to promote recovery and housing stability.

In the pre-opening phase, you will develop policies, recruit and train staff, and ensure facility readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy (preferred).
• Experience supporting adults in recovery, reentry, or treatment programs (5 years required).
• Experience in a leadership role, preferably in a shelter or recovery-oriented environment, serving adults with behavioral health challenges (3 years required).
• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and operations.
• Oversee facility renovations and coordinate project timelines for program launch.
• Recruit staff and lead hiring efforts.
• Train and onboard new employees on program expectations and procedures.
• Lead 24/7 program operations and ensure safe, effective services.
• Maintain and update program policies and ensure staff compliance.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, grants, regulatory requirements, Salvation Army standards.
• Manage program budgets, expenses, audits, and financial compliance.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and system accuracy across multi-reporting systems.
• Lead audits and quality assurance reviews to maintain program compliance.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Ensure staffing coverage and retention.
• Liaise with community partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes and implement improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Microsoft Office

Reporting

Confidentiality

Flexibility

First Aid/ CPR

Education

BA in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy

Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or Public Policy (preferred)

CA Driver's License

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Recovery Housing Director to lead a 60-bed program serving adults transitioning from substance use treatment. You will report to the Executive Director and oversee staff, budgets, compliance, and program performance to promote recovery and housing stability.

In the pre-opening phase, you will develop policies, recruit and train staff, and ensure facility readiness.