Assistant Director

About the role

The Assistant Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 90-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for employable or employed homeless women. Responsibilities include ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment, supervising staff, and implementing the Shelter Emergency Plan.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for both clients and staff
• Tour the building regularly to ensure compliance with standards
• Initiate corrective action if necessary
• Prepare and submit Incident Reports to Project Renewal and DHS staff
• Supervise Operations Department staff
• Ensure staff receive training in required skills
• Monitor the implementation of the Shelter Emergency Plan
• Participate in case conferences and conflict resolution
• Avoid emergencies on a 24/7/365 basis, especially after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, psychology, education, sociology, occupational or physical therapy, or related human services fields with 3+ years of experience, preferably in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Associate’s degree in the aforementioned fields with 4+ years of experience, preferably in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent with 5+ years of experience, preferably in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Preferred Skills

• Leadership: Ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve program goals
• Team building: Develops and fosters a team spirit among staff
• Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills
• Organizational: Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
• Interpersonal: Interfaces with clients and all levels of staff
• Computer: Knowledge of case management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender, physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.