Senior Program Director, Housing & Community Services

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,235 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of the Twin Cities is seeking a Senior Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for HOPE Harbor and Harvest Hills programs in Minneapolis, ensuring compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with the organization's mission while overseeing staff, budgets, and partnerships.

This role requires 5+ years in human services with supervisory experience; a master's degree in social work or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred; bachelor's in a related field with relevant experience may be considered.
• Five or more years in human services with at least three years in supervisory/administrative capacity.
• If degree is in Social Work, current state licensure (LGSW or LISW) preferred.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct compliance efforts, including oversight of licensing, regulations, grants, contracts, and all required internal and external reporting.
• Lead and direct essential functions, including programming, operations, fiscal stewardship, human resources, and special events; provide supervision and guidance to staff, including case consultation and support for complex participant needs.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility by assisting in the development of and monitoring the annual budget in collaboration with Divisional Headquarters Social Services and Finance staff.
• Oversee, develop, evaluate, and update all programs, goals, and objectives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Represent and promote The Salvation Army within the community and maintain accountability to stakeholders.
• Partner with Advisory Council members to educate, inform, and support recruitment efforts as needed.
• Oversee intake and referral processes, ensuring participants are connected to appropriate internal and external resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory & compliance knowledge

Program oversight

Budgeting & fiscal management

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

The Salvation Army of the Twin Cities is seeking a Senior Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for HOPE Harbor and Harvest Hills programs in Minneapolis, ensuring compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with the organization's mission while overseeing staff, budgets, and partnerships.

This role requires 5+ years in human services with supervisory experience; a master's degree in social work or related field is preferred.