The Salvation Army · 10 hours ago
Director of Housing Programs
Pottstown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Salvation Army is hiring for the position of Director of Housing Programs, responsible for overseeing multiple housing programs in Pottstown. This role involves providing leadership, managing staff, and ensuring quality service provision to residents and program participants.
CharityNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and direction for all housing programs in Pottstown including the Lessig-Booth Family Residence, Permanent Supportive Housing, Pathway of Hope, Pottstown Works job readiness program, and Code Blue shelter operations
Provide direct supervision and case management support for the Family Residence Housing Resource Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing Resource Manager, Pathway of Hope Case Manager, Shelter Coordinator, and Pottstown Works Coordinator
Responsible for all staffing matters with regards to the housing programs, which includes the hiring and the supervision of up to 12 employees and that all state and army requirements for training are maintained for each employee and volunteer
Work in collaboration with the Corps Commanding Officers to maintain and enhance relationships with current and potential funding streams
Ensure that The Salvation Army plays an active role in county initiatives and collaboration aimed at improving human services
Supervise the Shelter Coordinator who will ensure the systems are working properly and efficiently to best serve the staff and residents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work (or related field), and/or 10 years of progressive work experience in social work
A minimum of 3 years' experience in supervising others
A minimum of 3 years' experience in fund raising and community outreach
A minimum of 3 years' experience in case management
Must be a self-starter and have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years
Must have an understanding of and support the Mission of The Salvation Army
Benefits
Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Remitted Tuition Program
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!
Company
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a charity organization that focuses on rehabilitation, job training, veterans, and grassroots services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Community Foundation of the Mahoning ValleyTimken Foundation of Canton
2025-07-08Grant· $0.01M
2023-06-30Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Michelle Dressler, MBA
Territorial Finance Secretary (CFO)
Clarence White
Chief Information Officer
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