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Abode Services:, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Director of Housing Programs: for the Santa Clara County area.

Summary:: This is a Senior Management position that will assist Abode Services in accomplishing our mission to end homelessness. As part of the Senior Management team, the person in this position must be a leader committed to excellence and growth, as Abode Services is a dynamic agency continually changing to meet the needs of those we serve. The position oversees most Santa Clara County housing programs at Abode Services, fosters new housing partnerships, and provides input and expertise to achieve the agency’s strategic goals.

Abode Benefits and Perks:

• $95,000-$100,000 Annually:
• 100% health benefits coverage for employees
• 31 Paid Time Off / Holidays per year
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Match & Contribution Programs
• Dynamic, mission-drive culture and supportive leadership
• Professional Development Opportunities, Trainings, & All Staff Events

The Diverse Culture: :
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

How You Make an Impact:

Program Oversight (40%):: Provide oversight to all Santa Clara County Housing Programs and housing components of other programs within Abode Services including ensuring successful implementation, evaluation and coordination of services. Ensure that programs are in compliance with funding regulations, program goals, and stakeholder expectations. Provide high level program development, goal setting, and engagement with external stakeholders specific to programs.

Senior Management (10%):: Collaborate regularly with agency management. Participate in regular Senior Management meetings to discuss issues relating to finances, human resources, and program operations.

Program/ Staff Supervision (25%):: Provide coaching and direct supervision to all staff managing the above mentioned programs. Provide regular and appropriate feedback including training, opportunities for professional growth, verbal and written improvement plans when needed, and regular evaluations.

Evaluation and Quality Systems Management (10%):: Work collaboratively with other managers and directors to ensure that a culture of outcome driven performance is maintained by valuing data quality evaluation of programs. Assist in the creation of the annual report for the public which describes all service outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Agency Liaison to the Community (10%):: Maintain effective public relations. Develop relationships with the community. Serve as a spokesperson for agency when called upon.

Coordination of Departments (5%):: Ensure that programs are successfully integrating supportive services and housing components to stabilize and improve housing, income, and health outcomes of participants.

Other duties as assigned:

How You Meet the Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the human services, social work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, business, or related field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in non-profit management with a proven track record in successful implementation of housing programs for people who are homeless
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis in Excel.
• Supervisory experience with strong skills in program development and policy and procedures.
• Strong organizational, detail orientated, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, effectively as an individual and part of the team.
• Ability to meet the geographic range of the position. Position requires frequent travel throughout Alameda County and Santa Clara Counties, and occasional travel throughout the state and country.
• Strong ability to represent the interests of the agency, interact effectively with a diverse population, and be comfortable building successful collaborative relationships with tenants, staff, and with community and resource building.

Notice: All job descriptions to be used as guides only. They do not constitute contracts, commitments or promises of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade positions as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.