Director of Rapid Re-Housing

Mission of Austin Street Center: Founded in 1983, Austin Street Center provides emergency shelter and meets the basic needs of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Dallas.

Core Values: Kindness, Trustworthiness, Empowerment, Determination

Position Purpose:

Deliver positive outcomes in the Rapid Re-Housing programs of Austin Street Center in accordance with best practices and funding objectives and supervise field-based case management of Rapid Re-Housing initiatives to facilitate clear communication of program objectives, timeline, activities, and outcomes to team members and clients.

We are looking for a visionary, people-savvy, quality-conscious leader with subject matter expertise in housing and supportive services who can build a program from a strong foundation and make the necessary (and sometimes painful) changes to bring it into a brighter future.  Do you crave continuous improvement?  Do you love inspiring people to be their very best?  This position might be for you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability to fourteen frontline team members and one Assistant Director.
• Ensure timely payments are made to a large number and variety of program vendors.
• Develop the Rapid Re-Housing program to deliver and fully document excellent and consistent outcomes according to the funders’ needs and that of the community at large.
• Ensure that all program documentation is appropriately and proactively drafted and filed to maintain compliance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, management or other human services field
• Master’s Degree in Social Work/Nonprofit Management or related field from an accredited college or university is highly desired
• Licensure in Social Work or Counseling is highly desired

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Previous experience with case management services and/or personnel management is preferred
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, both orally and in written communication
• Experience with and sensitivity to varying cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, and attitudes
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to multi-task between various projects simultaneously
• Intermediate to advanced skill or experience in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Able to work outside in adverse weather conditions when needed
• Able to work in a noisy environment with a large group of people