Overview
DVSH – Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing Jobs in Fairfax, Virginia, USA at Shelter House
Title:Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing
Department:Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing
Reports to:Senior Director of Domestic Violence Services
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary:$75,000-$80,000
About Us:
Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.
In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity,Collaboration, Accountability,Respect, andEmpowerment(iC.A.R.E.)
About the Role:
The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing program to include:
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Rapid Re-Housing projects (RRH);
Fairfax County Domestic Violence Services Bridging Affordability and Transitional Housing projects;
Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing Community Coordination;
Domestic Violence HomelessPreventionproject, and Domestic Violence Employment Specialist Services. The Director collaborates with the Assistant Director of Rapid Re-Housing Services and the Assistant Director of Community Housing to oversee all areas of service delivery, program development, and implementation for Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing projects. Incollaborationwith the Senior Director of Domestic Violence and Supportive Housing for Domestic Violence Services, the Director will partner with Fairfax County’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) and Fairfax County’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) and community agencies to contribute to and promote a coordinated community response to serving victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Working as part of Shelter House’sLeadershipTeam, the Director develops strategies to accomplish program goals in accordance with agency philosophy and values.
How you will contribute
Provideleadership, direction, and oversight for all components of service delivery for DVSH projects.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Rapid Re-Housing Services and the Assistant Director of Community Housing Services to ensure the case management team implements a trauma-informed, client-driven approach in all facets of daily work.
Support staff in making decisions regarding complex cases that demand higher-level solutions; provide support as needed to address and resolve client grievances.
Oversee ongoing program evaluation, needs assessments, andclient satisfactionactivities.
Provide coaching and development support to direct reports through regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings and evaluations; coordinatetraining and developmentfor all staff.
Coordinate and oversee office maintenance; manage contractors and vendors providing supplemental services to ensure the facility’s compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Support the Community Coordinator in the onboarding, managing, and coordination of volunteers and donations.
Oversee the preparation of statistical and other reports to be used in communityeducation,quality assuranceactivities, and contractual agreements; manage the overall inp…
Title: DVSH – Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing
Company: Shelter House
Location: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit
