This year, Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is celebrating 50 years of dedication to the community. A Black-owned and operated nonprofit organization, CSR’s dedicated and spirited staff are the foundation of our successful sustainability—and the success of the 6,000+ families we serve each year.

And now, we are excited to welcome a new Assistant Director of Shelter to our team! If you are looking for a career where you can change lives of children and families in need, in an environment where you will be truly supported in your personal and professional growth, CSR is the place for you!

As the Assistant Director of Shelter, you will lead a team of dedicated people who work every day to change the lives of families experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will embrace a mission-driven, trauma-informed environment—we work hard and we have big impact as a result.

As the Assistant Director, you will oversee the daily operations of the shelter program, which serves 40-60 families experiencing homelessness in the Boston area. You will supervise a team of case managers, housing advocates, and residential managers to provide quality 24-hour services and rapidly re-house families. The Assistant Director will take an active role on the leadership team to promote cross collaboration amongst teams and departments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED:

Successful candidates will be required to have:

• 2 years of direct supervisory experience, 5 years of experience in a congregate shelter/housing search/placement nonprofit environment.
• Written and verbal fluency in the English language.
• Valid driver's license and registered and insured reliable vehicle required.
• Full vaccination against Covid-19.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or related field.
• Ability to speak/write in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole

We are looking for a strong leader with exemplary problem-solving and decision-making skills, who has solid attention to detail, planning, organization skills. The Assistant Director will oversee processes, guide initiatives, and inspire employees toward the achievement of goals.

The Assistant Director must be available and willing to respond to occasional emergencies (usually just by phone) on a 24/7 basis, not including scheduled vacations. This position requires proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of ETO and other databases is a plus.

COVID-19 Vaccination Required