Staffing Director

United Way of East Central Iowa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of East Central Iowa is seeking a Staffing Director for The Commons on 16th to lead the 24-hour Resident Support team. You’ll hire, train, schedule, supervise, and develop staff while ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery in a Housing First environment.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, trauma-informed care knowledge, and experience managing a 24-hour operation. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to moving individuals from homelessness to stable housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in human services, housing, shelter operations, behavioral health, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supervising employees in a 24-hour operation preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise Resident Support Specialists.
• Develop employee work schedules to ensure continuous 24-hour staffing coverage.
• Manage staff attendance, leave requests, scheduling changes, and emergency shift coverage.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
• Address employee performance concerns through progressive coaching and disciplinary processes when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and trauma-informed workplace culture.
• Oversee daily operations of the Commons on 16th facility to ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Monitor shift activities and ensure smooth communication between shifts.
• Review incidents and documentation for quality and follow-up.
• Coordinate resident intake, move-in, and unit turnover with program staff.
• Ensure a safe, clean, welcoming environment and coordinate facility concerns with maintenance.
• Monitor compliance with policies, safety, confidentiality, and resident expectations.
• Review incidents and develop corrective actions or training opportunities.
• Develop onboarding plans for new employees.
• Coordinate ongoing staff training related to trauma-informed care, de-escalation, safety, documentation, crisis response, and agency policies.
• Promote staff development and best practices in resident engagement.
• Ensure building security procedures, visitor management, curfew expectations, and emergency protocols are followed.
• Respond to significant incidents requiring supervisory intervention.
• Serve as a resource for staff during complex resident situations.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.
• Collaborate with Homeless Systems Manager, case management, healthcare providers, outreach teams, and partners.
• Participate in leadership meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementing new procedures and priorities.
• Monitor staffing patterns and identify operational needs.
• Assist with operational reporting and data collection.
• Participate in budget planning related to staffing and operational needs.
• Maintain personnel records and required training documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Housing First

Conflict resolution

Staff scheduling

Documentation

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Help individuals move from homelessness to stable, permanent housing. The Staffing Director provides leadership for the 24-hour Resident Support team at The Commons on 16th, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-operated housing environment. This position oversees hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and staff development while ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with program standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for Housing First principles, staff development, and supporting individuals transitioning from homelessness.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of Housing First, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered service delivery.
• Excellent conflict resolution and crisis management abilities.
• Experience with staff scheduling and workforce management.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise Resident Support Specialists.
• Develop employee work schedules that ensure continuous 24-hour staffing coverage.
• Manage staff attendance, leave requests, scheduling changes, and emergency shift coverage.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
• Address employee performance concerns through progressive coaching and disciplinary processes when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and trauma-informed workplace culture.

Program Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the Commons on 16th facility to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Monitor shift activities and ensure smooth communication between first, second, and third shifts.
• Review daily shift notes, incident reports, and documentation for quality and follow-up.
• Coordinate resident intake, move-in, and unit turnover processes with program staff.
• Ensure facility operations maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff or contractors regarding facility concerns.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure staff maintain accurate documentation and complete required data entry.
• Monitor compliance with program policies, safety procedures, confidentiality standards, and resident expectations.
• Review incidents and develop corrective actions or training opportunities when necessary.
• Support implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Training & Staff Development

• Develop and implement onboarding plans for new employees.
• Coordinate ongoing staff training related to trauma-informed care, de-escalation, safety, documentation, crisis response, and agency policies.
• Promote staff development and encourage best practices in resident engagement.

Resident Safety & Facility Oversight

• Ensure consistent implementation of building security procedures, visitor management, curfew expectations, and emergency response protocols.
• Respond to significant incidents requiring supervisory intervention.
• Serve as a resource for staff during complex resident situations.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Homeless Systems Manager, case management staff, healthcare providers, outreach teams, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in leadership meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of new operational procedures and organizational priorities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor staffing patterns and identify operational needs.
• Assist with operational reporting and data collection.
• Participate in budget planning related to staffing and operational needs.
• Maintain personnel records and required training documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in human services, housing, shelter operations, behavioral health, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supervising employees in a 24-hour operation preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks.