Senior Programs Leader, Southwest Safehouse

Volunteers of America Colorado; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a full-time Safehouse Supervisor for the Southwest Safehouse in Durango, CO. The role leads day-to-day operations, guides staff and volunteers, and coordinates services with community agencies to support residents in a trauma-informed setting.

The position requires a human-service degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years with vulnerable populations, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Nonprofit budgeting and grant skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years direct experience with vulnerable populations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Southwest Safehouse.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate services with other community agencies.
• Develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Ensure trauma-informed care in service delivery.
• Maintain program quality and compliance with ethics.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Organization and problem-solving

Driver’s license

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related area or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows environment

Job description

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a full-time Safehouse Supervisor for the Southwest Safehouse in Durango, CO. The role leads day-to-day operations, guides staff and volunteers, and coordinates services with community agencies to support residents in a trauma-informed setting.

The position requires a human-service degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years with vulnerable populations, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Nonprofit budgeting and grant skills are a plus.