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Hamilton Families

Director of Residential Services

Hamilton Families, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Who We Are At Hamilton Families, our mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families in our community. Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing to families in times of need, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. At Hamilton Families, we believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here. We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where all people and families have a safe and stable place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

What You’ll Do We’re looking for a Director of Residential Services for our team. This is an engaging and rewarding opportunity that plays an integral role within the organization. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with our participants and contributing to the fight against homelessness. The Director of Residential Services will report directly to the Chief Programs Officer and be part of the Residential Services team which includes our Transitional Housing Services at 1631 Hayes and our Shelter Services at 260 Golden Gate Ave.

This role has expertise in childhood development and family-centered interventions and programming, overseeing all programmatic, fiscal, and administrative functions, ensuring client-centered services, a safe environment, nutritious meals, and compliance with organizational and funding requirements. The Director of Residential Services manages a $5 million budget and supervises approximately 45 full-time employees, focusing on family stability and economic self-sufficiency through case management, employment readiness, housing search support, family reunification, children's programming, and supportive services. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Residential Services is responsible for the program's overall success and development. You’ll oversee facilities and administrative functions while collaborating with OPC, Operations, and Finance teams to enhance efficiency.

What Your Day Looks Like

Lead an emergency shelter and transitional housing services for families experiencing homelessness, ensuring high-quality services and efficient operations across sites

Implement and evaluate supportive services using evidence-based frameworks and data-driven interventions

Provide leadership and management to program staff, fostering a collaborative workplace culture

Recruit, onboard, and support staff development in line with organizational policies

Promote teamwork and respect to enhance staff engagement

Ensure positive staff-participant interactions, promoting dignity and respect

Implement quality assurance and risk management strategies to improve service effectiveness

Oversee the program budget, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines

Act as a liaison to funders and donors, communicating the program’s goals and achievements

Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations and reporting requirements

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations for resource sharing

Manage facility operations, including maintenance and safety, ensuring a secure environment

Uphold the organization’s Health and Safety Program to protect staff and participants

Lead program development initiatives aligned with strategic goals

Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to service delivery

Take on additional responsibilities as requested to support our mission

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants

Leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to influence, mediate, and negotiate effectively with stakeholders

Flexibility to adjust strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances and community needs

Ability to develop and implement innovated programs that align with organizational goals and community needs

Comfortable with using data and metrics to inform program improvements and enhance service delivery

Familiarity with case management, policy implementations, and reporting

Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals

Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures

Skilled in documentation, reporting, and maintaining confidentiality

Deep understanding of the unique needs that various marginalized homeless families face, and an ability to provide culturally relevant programming

Ensure seamless integration of services and operations between the main shelter and the transitional housing site

Focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of the participants at all locations

What You Bring

10 years of experience in social work, program management, human services setting or related field

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field is a plus

Familiarity with managing a team, hiring practices, and personnel policies

A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs

Familiarity with Bay Area resources for low-income families

Knowledge of budget management and experience monitoring developing priorities

Open to being flexible for on-call assistance as needed in a 24/7 shelter environment

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software

Deep understanding of the unique needs that various marginalized homeless families face, and an ability to provide culturally relevant programming

We encourage applicants to apply even if they feel they do not meet all the listed criteria. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development within our team. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to succeed together.

Why Choose Us

Our commitment to welcome all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and keen ability to challenge established thinking

Enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan

Wellness and commuter benefit programs

Paid time off and holidays

Our Values

Resourceful

Helpful/ "Yes, And"

Growth Mindset

Data Informed

EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive

Salary Range:

$155,000 annual salary

Position Type:

Full-time, Exempt

Schedule:

Full-time, primarily Monday – Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours

Location:

1631 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA

Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum. Additionally, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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