Director of Programs (Fair Ridge)

Director Of Programs And Services (Region II)

Level : Director

Department : Fairfax Homeless Services

Reports To : Senior Director of Homeless Services - Fairfax

Salary Range : $85K-$95K

Location : Fair Ridge Family Shelter

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Fairfax, VA

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, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)

The Director of Programs & Services is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a large Fairfax County emergency shelter for households with minor children. This facility is a 85-unit hotel and provides a total of 344 beds.

Additional service delivery will include program development, and facility maintenance of the following programs :

• Prevention Services
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Rehousing Services

Working as part of Shelter House's Leadership Team, the Director develops strategies for accomplishment of organizational and program goals in accordance with agency philosophy and core values. The Director is responsible for ensuring that best practices are implemented according to program type. The Director will collaborate with Fairfax County's Office to Prevent and End Homelessness and non-profit providers serving households with children to ensure continual progress of the 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.

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