GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION
The primary focus of the Assistant Director is to assist the Director of Housing Services with the day-to-day program management and supervision of the Scattered Site Family Emergency Shelter Program. The Assistant Program Director will provide administrative support to the Program Director and other staff. The Assistant PD will ensure services are provided to families in a well-defined and comprehensive manner. The services provided to families will include housing search, seeking other services as the family’s require as well as ensuring all program policies and procedures are being managed in consistent manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversee the intake of families in conjunction with the Director of Housing Services and Family/Housing Advocates.
Ensure daily operational consistency and act as point of contact in the absence of the Program Director.
Provide assistance to program staff and assume program management in Director of Housing Services absence.
Coordinate and monitor the Social solutions Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) with the Director of Housing Services and ensure program compliance.
Build a network of potential landlords that can support both temporary and stable housing options for Scattered Sites Families.
Create and share (all scattered sites team members) a list of affordable housing opportunities in the Merrimack Valley Area as they become available.
Coordinate and monitor the Program’s Vacancy and Occupancy Report with the Director or Housing Services and ensure it is current, accurate and submitted daily.
Assist the Director of Housing Services in the development and maintenance of appropriate and required program policies.
Co-facilitate weekly program staff meetings.
Maintain on-going communication with the local Transitional Assistance Office in the absence of the Director of Housing Services.
Maintain on-going communication with the Centralized Placement Unit in the absence of the Director of Housing Services.
Assist the Director of Housing Services in the staffs’ compliance with mandated trainings, certifications and licenses.
Assist the Director of Housing Services in the development and maintenance of appropriate and required demographic and service statistics.
Assist the Director of Housing Services in the monthly summaries and documentation.
Perform the duties of Guest Rights Officer and AIDS Education Coordinator and ensure an appropriate level of knowledge of each topic in order to assist the program staff.
Assist the Director of Housing Services in meeting or exceeding housing placement and stabilization goals for the program
On call coverage
This position will be assigned to the Scattered Sites Location and will be responsible for the overall facility, staffing and other items that would fall under managing this offsite location.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School Diploma/GED required and two years’ experience working in human services, housing service or an independent living program. Experience supervising staff, interns or volunteers. Must be able to follow up and ensure staff maintains essential job functions. Candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
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