Residential Coordinator – Baileys Community Shelter

FacetsCares; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

FSAs

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

FACETS is seeking a Residential Coordinator for Baileys Community Shelter to lead a team of Residential Support Specialists, ensuring client-centered services and around-the-clock operations. You will oversee safety protocols, coordinate with Case Managers and partners, and drive program goals toward housing stability for residents.

This is a full-time, non-exempt role offering a comprehensive benefits package. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed is required to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social services and housing issues.
• Experience leading a high-performing team.
• Understanding of tenants’ rights and strengths-based case work.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks (CPR certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and train Residential Support Staff daily.
• Maintain staff schedule for 24-hour coverage.
• Ensure safety, medication monitoring, and health protocols.
• Resolve escalated issues with timely interventions.
• Coordinate with Case Managers and partners; document incidents.
• Conduct drills and safety checks; attend meetings.

Skills

Social services knowledge

Team leadership

Case management basics

Clear communication

Driver's license

Background checks

CPR certification

Job description

Residential Coordinator – Baileys Community Shelter

REPORTS TO: Program Director

CATEGORY: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent

Position Summary:

Step into a dynamic leadership role where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As the Residential Coordinator, you will guide, mentor, and empower a dedicated team of Residential Support Specialists to deliver exceptional, client-centered services. You’ll ensure around-the-clock operational excellence by managing staff scheduling, monitoring service quality, and driving alignment with program goals and performance standards.

In this pivotal position, you will champion safety and security practices, oversee critical procedures such as medication monitoring, and address health and safety concerns to protect and support residents. Your strong problem-solving skills will shine as you handle escalated issues, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.

Communication is key; you’ll foster clear, consistent collaboration with Residential Support Specialists, Case Managers, the Shelter Facilities Manager, Operations Teams , and Community Partners.

If you’re energized by teamwork, passionate about service excellence, and ready to lead with purpose, this role invites you to make a lasting difference.

FACETS is a non-profit organization that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County. We meet their emergency needs through our wrap around services and community partnerships and help individuals and families experience safe and stable housing after years of uncertainty and instability. We strive to ensure that every person in our community has a place they can call home . Here at FACETS, every team member plays a role in making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct supervision, coaching and training to Residential Support Staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Build respectful and supportive relationships with clients and staff to promote health, wellness, and stability.
• Monitors service delivery to ensure alignment with program goals and ensure performance measures are consistently met.
• Manages the RSS schedule to ensure adequate staff coverage 24 hours a day.
• Ensures protocols, procedures and guidelines are being followed to protect the safety and security of residents. including monitoring the medication process, and other health and safety concerns to protect clients.
• Assist with conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and de-escalation as needed.
• Facilitate life skills activities, groups and community engagement.
• Handles escalated concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate response and resolution.
• Creates and maintains consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, with key stakeholders including RSS, Case Managers, the Shelter Facilities Manager, Operations Team and Community Partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation including incident reports, shift logs, room and facility checks.
• Assists RSS and Case Managers to develop and monitor residents’ individual service plans to support progress toward housing stability and personal goals.
• Attend team meetings, training, and case conferences.
• Conduct routine unit checks, fire drills, and safety inspections.
• Represents FACETS in the community, in accordance with Agency Mission, Vision, and Code of Ethics.
• Workan adjusted work schedule, including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet program needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of current social service s, homelessness, and housing issues and methods/approaches to address issues.
• Demonstrated experience leading a high performing team.
• Knowledge or understanding of tenants’ rights and responsibilities as well as “strengths based” case management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Candidate must be able to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, good driving record, and personal car insurance.
• Candidates will be required to pass criminal background and Child Protective Services background checks.
• CPR Certification Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to attend occasional meetings at other FACETS office locations within Fairfax County, including 3 annual organization-wide fundraising events each year.

Salary: $22-$25 per hour

FACETS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualification/experience.

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees with competitive family rates and medical plan options.
• Paid Basic Life Insurance with an option to buy additional coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan options with generous matching.
• Full-time employees receive paid annual vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Reimbursement of work-related expenses including portions of mileage and mobile data expenses.
• On-going professional development and training; reimbursement for portions of tuition, training, or (re)certification in areas related to current position.

Everyone at FACETS is driven to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. FACETS is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of respect and belonging. FACETS is an equalopportunityemployer with a culturally diverse work environment. Our welcoming community encourages collaboration across programs for our rewarding work.

ADA Statement: FACETS will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any person in need of accommodation should contact Human Resources directly for assistance.