Shelter House

Director of The Kenendy Shelter

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$84kDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

The Program Director oversees the daily operations of Kennedy Emergency Shelter, serving up to 50 single-adult households.

Actively participate in Continuum of Care (CoC) meetings to strengthen community partnerships and support Fairfax County's Ten-Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
Support the ADP in implementing strengths-based, trauma-informed, and solution-focused case management practices while assisting with complex cases and crisis intervention.
Support the ADSO in maintaining a safe, housing-focused residential environment and overseeing facility and vehicle maintenance.
Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with Shelter House standards and funder expectations.
Partner with Data Program staff to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, conduct file audits, and prepare reports for quality assurance and contractual obligations.
Collaborate with the Finance Department to manage program budgets and ensure effective use of resources.
Deliver presentations and represent Shelter House at community events and meetings as requested by the Development or Executive Teams.
Partner with the Community Coordinator to communicate program needs, track in-kind donations, and strengthen community relationships and donor engagement.
Participate in an on-call rotation and support staff during crises, emergencies, and staffing shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Master's degree in Human Services or a related field.
Experience leading programs serving individuals or families experiencing homelessness.
Experience managing residential or emergency shelter programs.
13 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

$78,000-$84,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Fort Belvoir, VA About Us Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots response to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.
401K contributions with a 4% employer match Two Semi-Annual

Fort Belvoir, VA About Us Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots response to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.

Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 and over), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the position, or any other legally protected status.
Shelter House provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnant employees, and employees requesting accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
Applicants and employees requiring accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 and over), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disab

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