Area Assistant Director

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Area Assistant Director I – Homeless Services manages multiple complex programs providing participants with multiple services and/or addressing multiple co-morbidities according to contract and budget guidelines. Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff, overseeing resources and coordinating the efforts of the program team members including VOALA sub-contractors, community partners, and ongoing outreach as it pertains to the target population. Manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. The Area Assistant Director I – Homeless Services will assure that all goals and objectives are accomplished according to plan. The Area Assistant Director I will participate in community outreach efforts as well as Program Development and organization advocacy events.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWith management team, plans and implements support service programming and program improvements; develops program policies and procedures.Accountable for meeting funding and funder requirements with respect to use of funds, staffing and program deliverables for each program as well as for the program group as a whole.Participates in budget planning, tracks expense, evaluates costs, and considers ways to implement cost-effective operations.Prepare monthly budget reports and proposals.Estimate and allocate resources that participants may need in order to achieve project goals.Create and analyze budget, reports, and program goals.Ensures program sites are clean, safe, and properly maintained; ensures program building(s) are in compliance with building and fire codes.Develops and maintains inter-agency and community relationships; represents VOALA with funders and community leaders.Plans, develops, and maintains collaborations with social service, medical, re-entry, mental health providers and any other community partnerships.Formulates effective program measurements, outcomes, and data gathering procedures.QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or another directly related field from an accredited university.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 5 years of experience program management with staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation responsibilities.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree (Social Work or related).History of working with multiple community partners, existing relationships a major plus.Experience connecting clients to community and government resources.Experience serving the target community (veterans, homeless, at-risk youth, et cetera).Extensive experience with large and complex social services programs, serving clients with various levels of acuity and need.Proficient with related database applications.

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