Job Summary: The Director of the Estadt-Lubert Collaborative for Housing and Recovery is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the Collaborative achieves its mission of integrating housing, healthcare, and recovery support for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. This role oversees daily operations, fosters strong partnerships with healthcare systems, service providers, and community stakeholders, and ensures alignment with the Collaborative's strategic goals. The Director also leads program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts to advance housing stability, recovery, and health outcomes across all participating sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the Senior Vice President of Supportive Housing Operations and collaborate closely with leadership from partner institutions, including Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Temple Health, and Prevention Point.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and guidance to Collaborative program staff, consultants, and research partners as applicable.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Collaborative programs, initiatives, and partnerships align with its mission, goals, and strategic direction.
• Chair the Steering Committee and collaborate with the Research Subcommittee chairs to ensure alignment, integration, and progress toward shared objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including program management, staffing, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Design, implement, and evaluate quality, measurable services and programming that incorporate mission-focused, person-centered best practices.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and data systems to monitor, analyze, and report outcomes and trends.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement and data-informed decision-making across all program areas.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with internal standards, external regulations, and information management requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, partner institutions, and community stakeholders.
• Develop and expand partnerships with government agencies, healthcare systems, and community-based organizations to enhance the Collaborative's reach and impact.
• Facilitate coordination between housing, healthcare, and behavioral health providers to improve participant outcomes and system-level integration.
• Identify, develop, and pursue sustainable funding opportunities, including public and private grants, contracts, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Lead communication, reporting, and public visibility efforts to highlight the Collaborative's initiatives, outcomes, and community impact.
• Represent the Collaborative at community forums, partner meetings, conferences, and public events.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, equity, and accountability within the Collaborative and across partner organizations.
• Prepare and present financial analyses, progress reports, and performance summaries as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience:

• Master's degree in public health, Social Work, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, housing and healthcare integration, behavioral health, or related fields, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience developing, leading, and implementing strategies that advance organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget development and oversight, including management of complex budgets, contracts, and grants.
• Track record of success leading cross-sector collaborations or multi-organization initiatives, with the ability to build and sustain partnerships across diverse systems and organizational cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and use data and outcomes to inform program improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and person-centered care in service design and delivery

What Qualifications or Experience You May Bring:

• Experience working with organizations and communities advancing social justice, and with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and substance use disorders
• Strong understanding of supportive housing models, healthcare systems, and behavioral health services.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-sector, multi-stakeholder initiatives, particularly those that bridge housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and recovery-oriented systems.
• Demonstrated success in building and sustaining funding strategies, including grant development, contract management, and partnerships that support long-term program sustainability.
• Experience driving continuous quality improvement efforts, using performance data, participant feedback, and equity-centered approaches to strengthen services and outcomes.

Core Skills:

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proven skills in leading teams, developing strategic initiatives, and managing organizational operations to achieve programmatic goals.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders, including leadership, partners, and the public.
• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret outcomes, and use insights to inform decision-making and continuous program improvement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with familiarity in social media platforms, data management systems, and other relevant software tools.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships across internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

SEDENTARY WORK THAT PRIMARILY INVOLVES SITTING/STANDING.

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Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.