Assistant Director

Job Title: Assistant Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt

Reports to: Family Housing Director

Schedule: Monday-Friday, On call, 40 hour/week

Supervises: Housing Program Manager, Facilities & Operations Manager

Rate of Pay:$71,000 - $72,800 per year

Closing Date: 3/22/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)
  
  

Function

The Assistant Director oversees the daily operations of The Tamarac (the city of Denver’s largest family temporary housing program). The program provides temporary housing for up to 205 families at any given time. The Assistant Director’s primary role is to support the Family Housing Director in managing the temporary housing site and to work in conjunction with team management to hire staff, cultivate a positive and communicative team environment that leads to positive housing outcomes. Implementing all training, policy and procedures is critical. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, motivational skills, time management skills and can have difficult conversations while working in a complex environment with a diverse population.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, manage HR-related issues, and ensure efficient scheduling and payroll oversight.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and program standards.
• Facilitate ongoing staff training, professional development, and team collaboration.
• Promote staff wellness initiatives to support retention and overall workplace morale.
• Monitor budgets, fiscal policies, and site utilization to align with organizational goals.
• Mediate client complaints, resolve incidents, and support service coordination.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations to enhance service access.
• Facilitate regular meetings with community partners and lead advocacy efforts.
• Ensure coordinated shelter access and intake through the Connection Center.
• Organize and provide space for training and services.
• Represent the organization at relevant trainings, events, and conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Support and collaborate with volunteers, interns, and external agencies.
• Assume Director duties in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Masters degree, preferred.
• Two years of direct supervisory experience with diverse populations, required.
• Two years of experience working with vulnerable populations required.
• Experience in the community resources linkages in the Denver Metro Area with housing displacement, preferred.
• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License
• Background Check
• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  
  

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.