DVSH - Assistant Director of Domestic Violence Supportive Housing
DVSH - Assistant Director of Domestic Violence Supportive Housing
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Job Description
Title: Assistant Director of Domestic Violence &Supportive Housing (DVSH)
Level: Assistant Director
Department: Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing
Reports to: Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing
Salary Range: $64K$69K
Location: Fairfax VA
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Us:
Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organizations inception we have adapted and grown to meet community needs all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence. In the last year our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2000 individuals half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.
About the Role:
The Assistant Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing (DVSH) is responsible for leading a team in providing communitybased homelessness prevention and rapidrehousing services to victims of domestic violence sexual violence and human trafficking. This position leads collaborative efforts between DVSH and Artemis House Emergency Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter programs to coordinate the timely and appropriate referral and intake of domestic and sexual violence victims at risk of homelessness. The Assistant Director of DVSH works with the Director of DVSH to accomplish program goals and priorities in accordance with agency philosophy and values and grant requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision to 3 Senior Case Managers; provide coaching and support through regularly scheduled oneonone meetings and evaluations; coordinate training and development for direct reports
- Support staff in implementing a traumainformed and program participantdriven approach and delivering complex case management for cases that demand higher level solutions
- Collaborate with the Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing to ensure homelessness prevention and rapidrehousing services are implemented in accordance with agency philosophy best practice grant and contract requirements and all applicable federal state and local regulations
- Collaborate with the Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing and community partners to announce program vacancies coordinate and accept referrals meeting eligibility criteria and assign cases accordingly
- Assist the Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing in creating and maintaining a professional traumainformed environment which supports team building selfdirected work teams and a learning organization
- Provide support as needed to facilitate the program participant appeals process related to discharge and appeals
- Maintain positive working relationships with landlords involved in all programs; Proactively and creatively seek new housing opportunities and resources to assist program participants in finding permanent housing
- Collaborate with the Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing to develop partnerships with community members and professionals that increase awareness around the availability impact and need for domestic and sexual violencerelated homelessness prevention services
- Communicate and establish working relationships with community partners landlords and volunteers to act as an advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence and persons experiencing homelessness and/or individual program participants when necessary
- Oversee individual program budgets to include coordinating the provision of rental and direct assistance to program participants and tracking all payments provided
- Manage the overall input and accuracy of data stored in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) VADATA and other program participant databases to prepare statistical reports
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices and issues impacting homelessness and domestic violence services
- Verify and approve staff timesheets leave requests check requests and mileage reimbursements
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
- Proficiently operate a personal computer fax printer copier and Microsoft Office products (email calendar drive etc..
- Exemplify the Shelter House core values of (iCARE); Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment
- Perform other duties deemed necessary to support the program and agency
Requirements
Required:
- A bachelors degree in social work/human services/related field or commensurate experience
- 3 years of program and staff management
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements
- Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions
- Ability to deliver creative resourceful solutions to unique challenges
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation/ 1015 local travel for appointments
- Ability to drive a minivan
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed
Preferred:
- A masters degree in human services/related field
- Experience leading/supporting programs serving victims of domestic violence
Physical Requirements:
- Annual TB Test is required
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Ability to lift items weighing 1020 pounds
Benefits
Benefits:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K contributions with a 4 employer match
- 13 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
- Two SemiAnnual Team Building Events
We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and abilities. Shelter Houses is free from all forms of employment discrimination including harassment because of race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Shelter House also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email .
ADA Statement: Shelter House will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Any person in need of an accommodation should contact Human Resources directly for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
**We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
