Associate Director

At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.

The Associate Director plays a crucial role in the management and operation of the Lighthouse, ensuring the delivery of high-quality housing and supportive services. This position involves direct leadership of the Community Life Ambassadors (CLAs) and administrative oversight, ensuring both staff and guest adherence to our mission, vision, and values. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Associate Director is a cornerstone in both strategic planning and daily operations within the center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Provide leadership for all CLAs on duty. Supervise, train, and develop shelter staff to enhance their professional skills and ensure effective service delivery. Conduct performance evaluations and oversee staff development initiatives.
• Program Management: Assist in managing the Lighthouse's operations and staff. Lead the development and implementation of program strategies that support guest independence and compliance. Oversee guest services, ensuring engaging ministry and relational connections.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure the facility adheres to all safety and health regulations. Lead all inspections and implement systems that surpass public policy standards. Regularly update and audit guest documentation to reflect comprehensive case management practices.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Program Director to identify essential program data and outcomes, develop reporting templates, and analyze program effectiveness. Participate in strategic planning sessions to align program goals with organizational objectives.
• Community and Internal Relations: Maintain effective communications with community partners and coordinate events and training sessions. Facilitate various internal meetings and support after-hours program operations as needed.
• Administrative Duties: Manage administrative tasks including documentation, payroll approval, and monthly reporting. Oversee data entry systems and ensure accuracy in tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years of full-time work experience with homeless, substance abusers, mentally ill, or dually diagnosed populations. Experience in program management and staff supervision is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to analyze budgets, manage complex tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Travel: Regular local travel may be necessary. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required if driving is part of the job duties

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.