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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
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