Associate Director Transitional Housing- 10498

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 

·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. 

·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. 

·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. 

·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. 

·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.  

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The Associate Director works closely with the Program Director to coordinate overall program operations, serving on both the leadership team of the department and broader organizational teams. This role focuses on designing and implementing recovery-oriented services such as transitional housing, behavioral health, education, and community reintegration. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multiple agencies & community partners, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing goals & objectives to achieve the Coalitions mission, and supervising program staff to deliver integrated, comprehensive care across our programs.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Works to create a supportive working environment that encourages trauma-informed and culturally competent interactions that build collaboration and create a kind and respectful atmosphere throughout the Transitional Housing Program.   
• Supervises Program Managers & team to provide development, coaching, mentorship, and ongoing support in alignment with department goals and client outcomes. Responsible for setting performance objectives for staff to meet and assisting with determining department goals, as well as grant requirements and other reporting data quality.
• Works collaboratively with community partners & internal coalition teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive services, including all regulatory compliance including reports to grantors and partners, as required by law and/or payor sources. 
• Collaborates with the on-site Coalition Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), detox provider, and property management team to ensure seamless integration of safety, healthcare, recovery, and transitional housing services. 
• Responds to crises & client grievances in a trauma-informed, empathetic, and safety-focused manner, drawing on training in de-escalation and best practices. 
• Manages department budgets for respective programs & assists in strategic planning to ensure continuum of care 
• Assists in the development of program operations, policies, and services that are evidence based to meet quality standards & care.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program development and knowledge of working with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. 
• Master's degree in behavioral science or related fields highly preferred.
• LSW/LSCW/LPC/CAC III/LAC preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in management/supervisory experience required. 
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or at-risk populations preferred. Experience in community-based recovery support, mental health, and substance use disorders preferred. 
• Relative experience including lived experience with SUD preferred. Experience in a recovery setting is preferred.
• Job Competencies
• Proven ability to provide vision, leadership, motivation, and supervision of diverse staff.
• Experience with designing, implementing and evaluating housing and supportive services programs utilizing evidence-based best practices.
• Computer skills necessary to accomplish duties including core competency in HMIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of knowledge and experience working with individuals who are homeless.
• Must embrace the mission and philosophy of recovery and client-centered services.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with respective stakeholders.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
• Must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and apply sound judgement in high-pressure situations.

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The Ridgeview Project will serve as a recovery center dedicated to individuals who have or are currently facing homelessness, focusing on providing a whole-person recovery experience, The goal is to offer sobriety and recovery services, grounded in Trauma-Informed Care, while promoting community integration and wellness. The Associate Director role involves coordinating program operations, collaborating with leadership teams, and ensuring comprehensive services to help individuals with substance use disorders end the cycle of homelessness and achieve lasting recovery. This facility operates 24/7, 7 days a week and will require variable hours that may include nights & weekends with availability to respond to emergencies/crises as needed. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.