Shelter & Housing Program Lead: Community Impact

CATHOLIC COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS INC; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

35-hour workweek

Generous vacation and sick pay

14 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex

Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long‑

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑m

A supportive and uplifting working env

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Shelter and Housing Coordinator to oversee the DVSA shelter and housing components across nine counties. You will supervise staff, ensure program compliance, and coordinate access to housing, financial, employment, and educational resources.

Join a mission-driven team delivering critical services, with a focus on survivors’ housing stability and ongoing program accountability. Some travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field; 1-2 years related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of human and social service programs, specifically relating to shelter, housing, and economic resources.
• Knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques for working effectively with a variety of issues related to sexual assault and domestic abuse.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good knowledge and familiarity with needs and resources in the community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shelter and housing services and staff to ensure compliance with contracts/standards and monitor progress towards goals/objectives and projections.
• Assist the Program Managers and Director of Programs in developing and establishing programs goals and objectives. Monitor grant goals, program contracts and/or contractor performance. Collect and complete quarterly, biannual, and annual reports for the programs grants.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with service providers in the service area to facilitate participant access to needed services. Learn and implement best practices regarding shelter and housing services, including collaboration with Iowa Finance Authority, Housing and Urban Development and other state and federal agencies.
• Build community awareness and education of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the service area. Lead the Housing & Economic and Shelter teams to develop and present prevention and awareness campaigns, including Homeless Awareness Month.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local coalitions, task forces, human service agencies, religious and civic organizations, educational resources, and other community members.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written

Travel required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Catholic Charities in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Shelter and Housing Coordinator to oversee the DVSA shelter and housing components across nine counties. You will supervise staff, ensure program compliance, and coordinate access to housing, financial, employment, and educational resources.

Join a mission-driven team delivering critical services, with a focus on survivors’ housing stability and ongoing program accountability. Some travel and flexible hours may be required.