Dakota Woodlands

Director of Housing and Supportive Services

Dakota Woodlands

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Eagan • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $68,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the shelter and housing programs, ensuring efficiency in client move-ins and move-outs.
  • Ensure programs align with best practices in supportive housing and case management.
  • Manage communication with county and supportive housing workers, ensuring smooth collaboration.
  • Oversee the client store and essential needs services, ensuring families have access to necessary supplies.
  • Develop and monitor program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory compliance standards and grant requirements.
  • Monitor policy changes and advocate for legislation supporting housing services.
  • Implement data tracking systems to evaluate program success and client progress.
  • Monitor program performance metrics and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and support grant reporting requirements.
  • Research and implement best practices in program delivery to improve service quality and client outcomes.
  • Work with leadership to align programs with strategic organizational goals.
  • Develop strategies to ensure programs are culturally competent, inclusive, and equitable.
  • Utilize technology to streamline program delivery and enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Provide strategic direction for client programming and ensure alignment with Dakota Woodlands’ mission, trauma-informed care model, and long-term client stability goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six (5) years of experience in a senior management position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven history of consistent and stable employment.
  • Four (4) years of experience supervising full-time staff.
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated understanding of program management and evaluation in an outcomes-based framework.
  • Effective supervisory, administrative, and organizational skills.
  • Confident and comfortable in public speaking and representing Dakota Woodlands in various forums.
  • Competence in advocacy with a demonstrated ability to identify issues and execute plans to address them.
  • High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial competency in managing program budgets.
  • Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in direct service programs and/or case management.
  • Ability to maintain collaborative partnerships, both internal and external to the organization.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Dakota Woodlands.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Retirement
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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