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Road2Home

Associate Director of Programs

Road2Home, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227


Associate Director Job Description

Job Title:

Associate Director

Location:

Bellingham, WA - light travel required

Term and Salary:

Pay is commensurate with experience. Position is full-time, non-exempt position with benefits.

Reports to:

Executive Director

To Apply:

Complete an online application at www.road2home.org

About Road2Home:

Road2Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA. Road2Home provides community support for people experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to help individuals access services and develop strategies that enable them to meet their basic needs while on a path to stable housing and improving their life circumstances.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional who wants to grow with our organization. This position is responsible for supporting all current programs and potential future programs the agency offers. We seek someone with strong time-management skills, dedication to their work, the ability to anticipate organizational needs, and strong decision-making abilities. Individuals with program supervision, design, and operations experience are highly encouraged to apply! This position is part of a larger succession planning strategy, so we are looking for someone who has existing leadership skillsets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the ED in ongoing programmatic support.

Supervise assigned employees working within programs.

Manage daily and ongoing communications in and across organizational programs and the agency as a whole.

Assist with record-keeping, data collection, and reporting.

Help to maintain and support Road2Home's mission and public image.

Engage in PR communications and coordinate interview activities related to programs.

Help interface with community partners and funders as needed.

Support HR-related activities as applicable to programs.

Participate in grant reporting, budgetary monitoring and support, and quality improvement activities as related to programs.

Support fundraising activities, solicit donations and sponsorships, and help with event coordination across programs.

Help with procurement and dissemination of program supplies.

Support expense management activities.

Attend various trainings, engage in professional development opportunities, and track program staff training participation.

Facilitate meetings, trainings, and other large and small group gatherings.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical demands for this position may include driving, sitting, bending, reaching, standing for long periods, and occasionally lifting up to 50lbs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Advanced degree preferred.

5+ years of related experience.

Deep understanding of housing, human behavior, and various human services resources for vulnerable and unsheltered individuals.

Thorough understanding of trauma-informed principles preferred.

Proven ability to create document templates, write policies, plan and implement change management, and have strong technical writing skills.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to read and interpret documents and effectively communicate verbally and in written form with clarity.

Must be able to communicate and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, as well as program and community partners.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or other word processing platforms with a basic understanding of technology interface programs.

High organizational skills, flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to complete work in a timely manner.

Must be able to work well in a team and embrace inclusion and diversity amongst colleagues and clients.

Clear understanding of personal leadership style, philosophy, and best practices.

Ability to handle stressful situations effectively, understand and be sensitive to various life circumstances of clients, including trauma, racism, homelessness, violence and abuse, poverty, and mental and physical health status.

Project management experience preferred.

Must be available for program emergencies outside of standard working hours.

Must have a valid state-issued driver's license or have one obtained by start date.

Must be able to pass a federal background check.

We adhere to CDC guidelines for our infection control protocols. Contract work may require proof of vaccination and universal masking conditions may apply during in-person work.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Overnight shift

Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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