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Title:  Director of Fair Ridge Family Shelter Level: Director Reports to: Senior Director of Emergency Services Salary Range: $85K-$95K Location: Fair Ridge Family Shelter FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Fairfax, VA   About Us: Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.  Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 200 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.  In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)   About the Role: The Director of Fair Ridge Family Shelter is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a large Fairfax County emergency shelter for households with minor children. This facility is a 85-unit hotel and provides a total of 344 beds.  Additional service delivery will include program development, and facility maintenance of the following programs:   Prevention Services                  Emergency Shelter    Rapid Rehousing Services         Working as part of Shelter House’s Leadership Team, the Director develops strategies for accomplishment of organizational and program goals in accordance with agency philosophy and core values. The Director is responsible for ensuring that best practices are implemented according to program type. The Director will collaborate with Fairfax County’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness and non-profit providers serving households with children to ensure continual progress of the 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.    Responsibilities: Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the Prevention Services, Emergency Shelter & Rapid Rehousing Services   Actively participate in CoC meetings to promote interagency collaboration and continual progress of Fairfax County’s 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness; adapt programs serving households with children in Region II to meet the changing needs of the population and community   Provide direct supervision to the Assistant Director of Programs (ADP) and the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations (ADSO).  Ensure coverage of all essential duties of each position in the staff member’s absence/position vacancy. Supervise interns as needed   As the supervisor of the ADP, ensure the case management team implements a strengths-based, trauma-informed, solution-focused approach in all program types; support staff in delivering complex case management for cases that demand higher level solutions and provide support in handling mental or physical health crises   As the supervisor of the ADSO, ensure the Residential team supports residents using strengths-based, trauma-informed, housing focused models and maintains safety and security for shelter residents, as well as maintaining the building and the vehicle(s)  Ensure all facilities are in compliance with health and safety regulations; address issues that arise in a timely manner   Support the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations in assembling essential personnel to work during safety / weather emergencies; ensure safety and cleaning protocols are followed.   Ensure that services are implemented in accordance with agency philosophy, best practices, grant and contract requirements and all applicable federal, state and local regulations   Develop and maintain program specific internal polic