Advance will be a community of inspiring individuals who believe in the innate capacity for change, accepting both potential and brokenness as part of humanity. It will unleash the authentic hope of every homeless person driven to pursue a path on the runway of recovery from harmful behaviors. The people served will be referred to as Community Members. We will provide emergency transitional housing for about 50-75 people at any given time with the goal of serving over 250 per year.

Why work at Advance?

We believe in investing in our team members to be the best version of themselves while solving the complex problem of homelessness. You can be among the first employees to co-create and thrive in a culture that is rooted in professional development, values diversity and inclusion, and encourages creativity and innovation for trying new approaches to support long-term sustainability and independence for the people we serve.   

Program Director

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the creation of a program that will provide an effective ecosystem of wrap around services to 1) transition homeless people off the street into emergency transitional housing that we manage, 2) offer safety and improved health, 3) support skill development and, 4) promote gainful employment with a livable wage for long-term self-sufficiency.

The Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the program implementation, ensuring that the people served are working effectively to reach goals and milestones in all areas of their lives with the eventual objective of transitioning to an independent, self-sufficient, safe, and sober living environment.

This fast-paced position requires being comfortable with change, pivoting plans to meet the needs of the organization, a foundational understanding of strengths-based approaches to behavior change for the Community Members, and enjoys networking in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Author a program for adults experiencing homelessness with a strengths-based/solution focused approach that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency along the pathway of recovery from harmful behaviors from application, admission, and orientation, to discharge.
• Create and maintain training and support materials used for both staff and Community Members.
• Set expectations around and foster an environment supportive of quality programming based on a commitment to continual improvement processes and data and outcome tracking.
• Provide leadership for programs by supervising and motivating the 5-7 future team members to meet programs/projects goals, adhering to primary roles, responsibilities, and milestones.
• Build referral relationships with other social service agencies and community programs.
• Support strategic planning with the Executive Director and Board.
• Coordinates and upholds the social contract Community Members sign to begin a path of accountability.
• Leads review of all participant applications and makes final determination on applicants’ admission.
• Oversee the urinalysis and breathalyzer testing process and any disciplinary and commendation actions inclusive of rewards, community service assignments, and discharges.
• Oversight of the safe keeping, monitoring and dispensation of residents’ approved prescription drugs.
• Prepare the work schedule of the Program Staff, supervise work performed, and complete payroll functions.
• Conduct an annual performance review of the Program Staff.
• Responsible for the development of, and financial management of, the Program budget.
• Attend and participate in Board Meetings as needed.
• Ability to effectively interact with persons with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Marketing/Fundraising Responsibilities:

• Assists with Grant writing where necessary.
• Maintain relationships with Homeless and Recovery Communities, individuals and foundations that may provide a source of funding.
• Speak at funding and community engagement events.
• Facilitate property tours with individuals, organizations, and foundations.
• Positively promote Advance’s mission and services internally and externally.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain all necessary files.
• Use effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Propose new ideas for programmatic improvements.
• Immediately advise supervisor of significant and unexpected problems.
• Promote and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation.
• Complete assignments, projects, reports, and paperwork accurately and timely.
• Follow and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required with the compensation of additional time off to maintain a healthy life balance.
• Drive safely and maintain all necessary personal insurance while on company business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, Human Services, or related field of study OR have equivalent life and employment experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an addiction treatment or recovery facility or is a graduate of a peer recovery program.

• Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community; excellent working knowledge of the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Model, Peer Recovery Coaching and Support.

• A minimum of three years of managing staff, programs, projects, and planning initiatives.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills to meet a varied and demanding workload.
• Strong computer skills, familiarity with database management, Microsoft Office365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Google Docs.
• Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check with no history of violence in their personal background.
• Physical demands: the work involves normal physical activity associated with an office environment.

The successful candidate:

• Believes fully in Advance’s vision.
• Inspires passion, innovation, and action through transparency in their work.
• Is committed to professional development to improve self-awareness and skills.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care and empowerment models preferred.
• Values DEI and advances equity throughout the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.