Housing Director

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY* The private non-profit agency Youth Empowerment Siskiyou advocates for youth who have been exposed to trauma and youth who are at risk of trauma exposure.
Our staff and volunteers strive to build and support a strong local community in Siskiyou County, where every child, teen, and young adult is and feels, loved, and empowered.
Our Values: *Equity.
* Individualized service plans better meet the needs of the people we serve.
“One size fits all” may still leave people underserved.
*Evolution.
* As community members, we value engagement with our neighbors and strive to be locally responsive.
We want to grow together.
*Nurturance.
* We believe everyone deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity, and empathy.
We embrace trauma-informed care.
*Integrity.
* We strive for financial and programmatic transparency and encourage our community to hold us accountable for discontinuing the harm that has been caused in the past by child welfare organizations.
_Youth Empowerment Siskiyou is an equal opportunity employer committed to diverse (multi-gender, cross-class, multi-racial), collaborative, and sustainable work environment.
We strongly encourage all to apply (including people of color; lesbian; bisexual; queer; trans and gender non-conforming people; intersex people; and people with disabilities).
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application and interview process, please express that with your application, cover letter, and resume submission.
_ *POSITION: *Housing Director *REPORTS TO:* Executive Director *SALARY: *$66,650 annual *HOURS:* 40 hours per week/salaried; some evenings and weekends may be required; on-call shifts required; some overnight shifts may be required *STATUS: *Exempt from state and federal overtime requirements; not eligible for overtime pay *LOCATION: *YES’s emergency shelter and offices in Yreka, CA; some travel throughout Siskiyou County and the state of California required; some remote work possible with supervisor approval *BENEFITS:* * Health, dental and vision insurance with employee’s premiums 100% paid by YES; * Generous vacation and sick leave; * Tuition reimbursement after one year of consecutive employment; * Reimbursement for purchase and use of personal cell phone; * Flexible scheduling with supervisor approval.
*DESCRIPTION:* Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Housing Director will oversee YES’s Housing Program, including the creation of new youth-focused housing projects and the operation of YES’s emergency shelter, Becky’s Place.
The Housing Director will supervise a team of housing staff to provide services that support and lead to the self-sustainability of youth clients, assist the Deputy and Executive Directors in managing housing grants, and collaborate with local homeless liaisons and county and community agencies.
*TO APPLY: *This opportunity is open to the general public and all current YES staff in good standing.
To be considered complete, applications must include the following and be submitted via email to info@yesiskiyou.
org with “Housing Director Application” in the email subject line: * A completed copy of the YES Employment Application, available online at www.
yesiskiyou.
org/employment-opportunities/.
Current YES staff are exempt from this requirement.
* Cover letter * Resume detailing all work history *RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Develop, plan, implement and supervise new housing projects and initiatives; * Ensure the successful operation of Becky’s Place, YES’s emergency shelter for transition-age youth; * Ensure the hiring, training, management, supervision and retention of competent and qualified Housing Program staff to provide trauma-informed, responsive, and supportive direct services to youth; * Build and maintain collaborative partnerships and establish multi-agency agreements that support Housing clients and the community; * Guide program-specific strategic planning to ensure that the Housing Program can fulfill its objectives into the future; * Manage and analyze financial information for the Housing Program, including revenues and expenditures, to ensure all operations are within budget; * Communicate (verbally and written) financial and policy Housing Program information to staff, volunteers, clients, funders and community members; * Collect, analyze, maintain and summarize Housing Program data or other required information to prepare and deliver various agency, funder and government reports; * Advocate for YES clients, staff and housing projects at relevant agency and community meetings pertaining to homelessness, housing, support services and funding opportunities; * Provide support to Housing Program clients and staff when needed to maintain healthy, safe, and trauma-informed living environments across the Housing Program’s projects; * Support the Housing Coordinator, Housing Advocate, Shelter Staff and any other Housing Program staff in the provision of direct client services as needed, including one-on-one case management tasks, transportation, skill building and any other supports needed to ensure youth have opportunities to complete case goals; * Perform any other duties related to the success of YES’s Housing Program or as assigned by the Deputy or Executive Directors.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* * Authorized to work in the United States; * Ability to pass a background check; * Possession of valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable vehicle for travel; * Knowledge of YES’s programs, social work ethics and best practices, and trauma-informed care; * Strong knowledge and application of case management ethics, HIPAA, Housing First, and Harm Reduction philosophies; * Experience working with unhoused populations and current knowledge of Housing programs, laws, and resources at the county, state, and federal level; * Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health struggles, substance use, and homelessness; * Experience working with teens and other young people; * Ability to develop and maintain professional behavior/appropriate boundaries with youth and staff members; * Management experience, including staff supervision and fiscal management duties; * Capacity to support in maintaining 24-hour staffing at YES’s emergency shelter; * Previous government grant writing and/or reporting experience; * High-level strategic thinking and planning skills; * Ability to keep all client information confidential; * Ability to maintain work schedule; * Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; * Ability to initiate recommendations regarding programmatic or agency improvements when the need arises; * Exceptional observation, analytical, and listening skills; * Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking ability; * Excellent computer skills and experience in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.
* Strong work ethic and energized commitment to YES’s mission.
* Agree to test for COVID-19 per the agency’s current policies with tests provided by the agency and remain in compliance with state, federal, agency and Housing Program COVID-19 regulations.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $66,650.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Evenings as needed * Nights as needed * On call * Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate: * Yreka, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person