Posting: Director of Emergency Services - Cass Community Social Services
June 1, 2023
CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES
Director of Emergency Services ($55,500 per year)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for leading the agency’s programs related to serving persons with immediate needs – Outreach, Food, Family Shelter, Warming Center and the Rotating Shelter. The individual will oversee the program budgets, space, equipment as well as serve as supervisor to the program staff. The Director of Emergency Services will also participate as a peer and team member of the organization’s executive staff (The Directors). He or she will relate to other providers and funders which are also involved in emergency services including medical and mental health services.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Deputy Director and Development staff to compile and submit grant applications and reports.
- Work with HMIS to insure that accurate and timely information is submitted about program participants.
- Work with the Deputy Director and Human Resources to insure that there is adequate staffing for each of the emergency programs.
- Approve emergency program staff schedules, timesheets and appraisals (and wages).
- Plan and implement regular training opportunities for the emergency program staff members.
- Stay current and share information regarding local, statewide and national trends for “best practices” for people experiencing homelessness.
- Attend and participate in weekly Director staff meetings.
- Interface with the organizations committees (CARF, CQI, Recipient Rights, Staff Advisory and Ad Hoc groups).
- Facilitate conflict resolution.
- Will perform additional related job duties as assigned by the Deputy Director or Executive Director.
JOB REQUIRMENTS:
- Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW preferred).
- Five years’ experience working with persons in crisis.
- Must have the ability to relate to people from a variety of racial, ethnic and socio-economic background and lifestyles.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Note:
Interested applicants may submit a letter of interest and resume with salary requirements by email to Gregory Stokes, Human Resources Director at gstokes@casscommunity.org, or by fax at (313) 305-4017.
The CCSS employment application is available on-line at www.casscommunity.org.
Cass Community Social Services, Office of Human Resources is located at 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd (World Building), Detroit, MI 48206.