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Staffing Director

United Way of East Central Iowa
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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Help individuals move from homelessness to stable, permanent housing. The Staffing Director provides leadership for the 24-hour Resident Support team at The Commons on 16th, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-operated housing environment. This position oversees hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and staff development while ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with program standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for Housing First principles, staff development, and supporting individuals transitioning from homelessness.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Strong leadership and employee development skills.
  • Knowledge of Housing First, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered service delivery.
  • Excellent conflict resolution and crisis management abilities.
  • Experience with staff scheduling and workforce management.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Staff Leadership & Supervision

  • Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise Resident Support Specialists.
  • Develop employee work schedules that ensure continuous 24-hour staffing coverage.
  • Manage staff attendance, leave requests, scheduling changes, and emergency shift coverage.
  • Conduct regular supervision meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
  • Address employee performance concerns through progressive coaching and disciplinary processes when appropriate.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and trauma-informed workplace culture.

Program Operations

  • Oversee daily operations of the Commons on 16th facility to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Monitor shift activities and ensure smooth communication between first, second, and third shifts.
  • Review daily shift notes, incident reports, and documentation for quality and follow-up.
  • Coordinate resident intake, move-in, and unit turnover processes with program staff.
  • Ensure facility operations maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
  • Coordinate with maintenance staff or contractors regarding facility concerns.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure staff maintain accurate documentation and complete required data entry.
  • Monitor compliance with program policies, safety procedures, confidentiality standards, and resident expectations.
  • Review incidents and develop corrective actions or training opportunities when necessary.
  • Support implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Training & Staff Development

  • Develop and implement onboarding plans for new employees.
  • Coordinate ongoing staff training related to trauma-informed care, de-escalation, safety, documentation, crisis response, and agency policies.
  • Promote staff development and encourage best practices in resident engagement.

Resident Safety & Facility Oversight

  • Ensure consistent implementation of building security procedures, visitor management, curfew expectations, and emergency response protocols.
  • Respond to significant incidents requiring supervisory intervention.
  • Serve as a resource for staff during complex resident situations.
  • Participate in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Homeless Systems Manager, case management staff, healthcare providers, outreach teams, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery.
  • Participate in leadership meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with implementation of new operational procedures and organizational priorities.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Monitor staffing patterns and identify operational needs.
  • Assist with operational reporting and data collection.
  • Participate in budget planning related to staffing and operational needs.
  • Maintain personnel records and required training documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Minimum of one year experience in human services, housing, shelter operations, behavioral health, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience supervising employees in a 24-hour operation preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required background checks.



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