Staffing Director
United Way of East Central Iowa · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
About the role
Help individuals move from homelessness to stable, permanent housing. The Staffing Director provides leadership for the 24-hour Resident Support team at The Commons on 16th, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-operated housing environment. This position oversees hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and staff development while ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with program standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for Housing First principles, staff development, and supporting individuals transitioning from homelessness.
Essential Skills
- Strong leadership and employee development skills
- Knowledge of Housing First, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered service delivery
- Excellent conflict resolution and crisis management abilities
- Experience with staff scheduling and workforce management
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Staff Leadership & Supervision
- Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise Resident Support Specialists
- Develop employee work schedules that ensure continuous 24-hour staffing coverage
- Manage staff attendance, leave requests, scheduling changes, and emergency shift coverage
- Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development
- Address employee performance concerns through progressive coaching and disciplinary processes when appropriate
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and trauma-informed workplace culture
Program Operations
- Oversee daily operations of the Commons on 16th facility to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures
- Monitor shift activities and ensure smooth communication between first, second, and third shifts
- Review daily shift notes, incident reports, and documentation for quality and follow-up
- Coordinate resident intake, move-in, and unit turnover processes with program staff
- Ensure facility operations maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
- Coordinate with maintenance staff or contractors regarding facility concerns
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure staff maintain accurate documentation and complete required data entry
- Monitor compliance with program policies, safety procedures, confidentiality standards, and resident expectations
- Review incidents and develop corrective actions or training opportunities when necessary
- Support implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives
Training & Staff Development
- Develop and implement onboarding plans for new employees
- Coordinate ongoing staff training related to trauma-informed care, de-escalation, safety, documentation, crisis response, and agency policies
- Promote staff development and encourage best practices in resident engagement
Resident Safety & Facility Oversight
- Ensure consistent implementation of building security procedures, visitor management, curfew expectations, and emergency response protocols
- Respond to significant incidents requiring supervisory intervention
- Serve as a resource for staff during complex resident situations
- Participate in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned
Collaboration
- Work closely with the Homeless Systems Manager, case management staff, healthcare providers, outreach teams, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery
- Participate in leadership meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with implementation of new operational procedures and organizational priorities
Administrative Responsibilities
- Monitor staffing patterns and identify operational needs
- Assist with operational reporting and data collection
- Participate in budget planning related to staffing and operational needs
- Maintain personnel records and required training documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education
- Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Minimum of one year experience in human services, housing, shelter operations, behavioral health, or a related field preferred
- Experience supervising employees in a 24-hour operation preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to successfully complete all required background checks