Sro Housing Director - Lawrence, United States - MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The SRO Housing Director at the Merrimack Valley YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and inclusive while also managing high-quality, resident-focused transitional programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The SRO Housing Director manages all aspects of our 73 unit Single Room Occupancy residence, located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence Branch, fostering a culture of inclusivity, support, transition, and community among our residents.

• Oversee all daytoday operations of the SRO Housing Residence, ensuring all regulatory guidelines, inspection criteria, safety guidelines are met
• Work directly with the leadership of the City of Lawrence Housing Authority to provide a residentcentered approach to case management that demonstrates and promotes progress through supportive resources that address the basic needs of our residents.
• Prepare concise reporting on state compliance, ensuring all audits and reporting mechanisms are ontime and that we are in full compliance with all guidelines.
• Manage parttime staff that include case worker(s), maintenance staff and security staff, holding all SRO team members accountable to their responsibilities, execute performance reviews, and work with senior leadership to provide development opportunities for continued growth.
• Manage vendor relationships that provide SRO services, including security and pest control
• Cultivate new and existing partnerships that will provide resources to enhance the quality of life for all residents.
• Work with senior management on budgeting and manage monthly finances
• Collaborate with our Development team to cultivate philanthropic support for our SRO
• Serve on the Lawrence Branch leadership team, collaboratively work with all Directors from the Lawrence Team to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcomefor

- all culture at the Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence Branch.

• Manager-OnDuty responsibilities during Branch operating hours
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in housing management or transitional housing services
• Outstanding capacity to build strong relationships with a diverse population of residents, colleagues, and community members
• Bi-Lingual strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with flexible and adaptable work style

**The Merrimack Valley Y appreciates our staff and provide a strong competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan including quality health and dental insurance, vision, long & short term disability, 12% Retirement paid by Y once eligibility is met, free family membership and generous time off and EAP. We are an equal opportunity employer - For All.