Program Director - Westcare

• Provide administrative leadership and supervision to the program.
• Function as a liaison to the Regional Administrator-Western Region and external groups and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required.
• Recruit, train and maintain a professional staff.
• Oversee implementation of multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of housing, homelessness, tenant rights, racial, economic, housing justice, and related fields.
• Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.
• Assist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required.
• Participate in design and implementation of research, such as program evaluation and outcome studies.
• Arrange for staff development, education, and training activities.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems that monitor the effectiveness of the program.
• Assist in the development of program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems and implementation as well as providing the oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expenditures.
• Monitor compliance with all required standards, regulations, state, and federal guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources.
• Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Administrative experience and capabilities including budgeting responsibilities and personnel management.
• Strong knowledge of Homeless Management Information System database.
• Experience working in homelessness services, housing programs, or related service-oriented field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background check.
• During your tenure with WestCare, there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

• One (1) year supervision experience, preferred.
• Two (2) years case management services, preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field or equivalent experience and education combined.

• Not applicable for this position.

• Work is performed primarily in a professional, office-based setting inside of a 24/7 program.

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support