Director of Programs - Railton Place at Salvationarmytucson

This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the Railton Place Transitional and Permanent Housing Programs. This includes but is not limited to administration for Veterans in Recovery and SA transitional program, Homelessness for Supportive Housing and HUD VASH for permanent housing, and the Emancipated Foster Youth Transitional Housing program. The Program Director is required to work closely with the Executive Director in the execution of administrative functions and will ensure that all Salvation Army policies and procedures and all program policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and contract compliance requirements pertaining to the program are followed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular staff meetings and evaluate program participant services
• Direct the day-to-day administration of program procedures and personnel
• Work with the Business Administrator to obtain and complete applications for contracts and funding
• Manage and update policies and procedures and operations manuals for all programs
• Coordinate with the Executive Director for the development and updating of goals and outcomes
• Oversee all and any financial assistance given
• Work closely with John Stewart Company in the application and approval process
• Work with John Stewart Property management
• Conduct probationary and annual employee evaluations
• Ensure that all client documentation is accurate and complete
• Liaison with the local Veterans office for client care and resources
• Oversee the planning and implementation of regular house meetings
• Review monthly staff reports and ensure the maintenance of all statistical records
• Function as backup support to enter all grants and contracts not related to property projects into TSAMM Grants and Contracts module
• Provide oversight and assist with the implementation of various programs and related services
• Develop a staff training plan
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in social work, MPA, and related field (required)
• Experience as a Director (preferred)
• Experience in working in permanent supportive and transitional housing
• Experience in administering & reporting government grants

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to set goals, plan, organize, and implement programs
• Strong organizational & office skills
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality in all areas of personnel, programs, and operations
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrates clear and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources and linkages with HIV/AIDS and substance abuse recovery communities
• Knowledgeable of the needs and challenges of the homeless as well as methods and resources for addressing them

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.