Director of Independence and Housing

Position Title: Director of Independence and Housing

Company Description: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.

Primary Responsibilities/Function:

The Director plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Department to ensure contract compliance, goal attainment and/or meeting benchmarks. The Department focuses on the operation of Mental Health Clubhouses (3 currently) that follow the Clubhouse International model of operation, street outreach and housing programs related to housing of individuals with mental illness. Currently NAMI San Diego operates two Independent Living Homes-Copperhill and Churchward Street, housing up to 20 individuals. The Director is responsible for performing the overall strategic planning, personnel management, contract and budget compliance, and will provide leadership with the program design-funding-implementation-evaluation cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, supervises, trains and recognizes department staff.
• Evaluates the design, development and coordination of projects. Provides leadership, direction, and tone for the NAMI San Diego culture to enhance within the department. Leads meetings and committees.
• Oversees quality of NAMI San Diego department services in coordination with other departments.
• Assures appropriate compliance by completing budgetary reports, employee documentation and records, plus leads department strategic planning process as a part of the NAMI San Diego overall planning.
• Participates in the research, design and writing of public and private funding applications.
• Participates in the community relations efforts of NAMI San Diego/Imperial Valley.
• Participates as a member of the senior management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and procedures to contribute to NAMI San Diego/Imperial Valley's overall success.
• Attend required NAMI SD trainings and provides/secures training for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountability: Reports to NAMI San Diego Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience as a mental health care consumer for self or family member strongly preferred.
• A strong positive viewpoint towards mental health is essential.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred (Social Work, Psychology, Community, Education, Advocacy / Activism) or clearly demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field. Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a key leadership role, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Significant experience working with homeless populations, individuals with mental illness and/or substance use.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and motivate with strong training skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, analyzing, problem solving, time management and coordinating skills.
• Budget management knowledge and experience.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations plus the ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential and be discrete.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Ability to present information to donors and potential donors, public groups, NAMI San Diego employees, and the Board of Directors. Attentive listener.
• Willingness to support NAMI San Diego's Mission and Values.
• Ability to drive with valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to use of an automobile as needed.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Reliable and consistent transportation.
• Proficient with computer software (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel) and web navigation.