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.

Coalition Benefits 

• 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. 
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions 

• 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.

Qualifications Summary 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with program development and knowledge of working with substance use