Homeward Bound Program Director

Position Summary
The Homeward Bound Program Director leads Dove’s homelessness and housing services in Macon County and manages the Coordinated Entry System (CES), an interagency system that connects people experiencing homelessness with housing and supportive services. The Director supervises program staff and oversees service delivery that uses available resources to support self-sufficiency and permanent housing.The Director serves as the program’s liaison to the Macon County Continuum of Care (CoC) and consults regularly with its Governing Board. The CoC coordinates community efforts to end homelessness, improve access to mainstream programs, and support self-sufficiency for individuals and families. Homeward Bound is primarily supported by federal, state, and local grants.

Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Service Delivery

• Supervise program staff and guide their work to ensure effective operations that address program needs and priorities.
• Oversee housing and supportive services that help participants achieve self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
• Coordinate with property maintenance and management staff regarding housing projects.

 Coordinated Entry and Community Partnerships

• Continuously assess community needs, establish priorities, and improve CES processes using Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data.
• Identify community partners and secure commitments that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CES. Maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and housing providers.
• Represent Dove at public forums, panels, and speaking engagements, and coordinate community efforts to address homelessness.

 Grant Reporting and Financial Oversight

• Complete project funding progress reports accurately and on time.
• Oversee CoC data reporting, including the Point-in-Time Count, Housing Inventory Chart, Longitudinal Systems Analysis, System Performance Measures, and other required grant reports.
• Assist the CEO and CoC consultants with grant applications for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CoC funding, state funding, and other homelessness projects that align with HUD and local priorities and improve CoC performance.
• Review and analyze monthly project financial reports and authorize expenses within the approved program budget.
• Perform related duties as needed to ensure effective program operations.

Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge

• At least five years of successful experience in human services, including at least three years in a supervisory role. Volunteer work or an advanced degree in a related field will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Familiarity with HUD and the CoC, and prior experience in programs serving people in crisis.
• A high level of reliability and dependability.

Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate expertise in long-range planning, grant writing, and program administration.

Physical and Employment Requirements

• Ability, when needed, to lift and carry 30–50 pounds; sit or stand for prolonged periods; and bend, twist, stoop, or kneel.
• This position will require occasional local travel for business purposes. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and insurance are required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check as required by program grants and the Dove, Inc. Personnel Policy. Screenings may be updated periodically.

 Salary and Benefits
The introductory salary range is $55,000–$65,000 annually. Salary increases are available each July 1, subject to the availability of funds. Benefits include paid holidays, up to 19 paid leave days per year, group health insurance, life and disability insurance, direct deposit, matching retirement benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Work Schedule and Environment
This full-time, salaried position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Work may include weekends and holidays when necessary. Continued employment is contingent upon funding for the position.The Director’s private office is located in the Dove–Homeward Bound building. The Director reports to Dove’s CEO and consults regularly with the Macon County CoC Governing Board.