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WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

**The Director of Veteran Programming will have strategic responsibility for all Veteran housing programs

across the state. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive

strategy that supports Volunteers of America strategic initiatives throughout their assigned area of

responsibility. The Director is charged with pushing forth the strategic vision for Veteran services statewide,

including identification of the complex needs of Veterans and Veteran communities statewide as well as

funding and partnership opportunities to address these needs. The Director oversees the overall functioning

of Veteran housing programs and provides direct supervision to Associate Directors. Director has oversight of

multi-million-dollar funding streams. Responsibilities include: monitoring and implementation of quality and

quantity of supportive services, activities, and program initiatives located in multiple geographic areas;

supervision of four or more managers; reporting to funding sources; cultivating positive relationships with

local, regional, and national partners; leadership and participation in local community efforts to end Veteran

homelessness; development, implementation and monitoring of program budgets; and grant preparation,

administration and monitoring. Responsible for establishing internal and external reporting systems, financial

oversight and management of all assigned programs, ensuring compliance with overarching rules and

regulations, and oversight of project data collection and evaluation. This position is expected to travel

regularly to field offices located statewide. Current programming includes but is not limited to: Supportive

Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Freedom Springs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Directs the development and implementation of program components to ensure that the services are

high quality and consistent with the goals of the agency and program.

· Ensures that SSVF program initiatives are implemented and monitored including but not limited to rapid

resolution, legal services, landlord and tenant incentives, money management, and shallow subsidy.

· Plans, implements, and administers all programs under their supervision in accordance with applicable

regulations, best practice standards, and Volunteers of America principles and goals.

· Where applicable, establishes and/or assists in the maintenance of Veteran advisory committee that

meets regularly and is composed of members best suited to meet programming and agency goals.

· Ensures that Veteran’s voice is heard, and when appropriate their ideas play a prominent role in

programming. In collaboration with funders and other community stakeholders, develops and implements

a comprehensive strategy to support Volunteers of America strategic initiatives throughout the assigned

area of responsibility.

· Routinely seeks out new funding sources and program opportunity to support Veteran needs in Colorado.

· Recruits, trains, and supervises high quality staff and ensures each employee is thoroughly trained to

perform the duties in their position.

· Directly responsible for the coaching, supervision and evaluation of director-level personnel throughout

the assigned area of responsibility.

 · Functions as a liaison between the programs, community agencies, and funders. Develops alliances and collaborative agreements with public and private community agencies. Seeks additional resources and funding streams for the program as needed. 

· Acts as professional liaison to the service provider community as a subject matter expert.? 

· Prepares program budgets annually and monitors expenditures throughout the year, taking corrective action when needed.

 · Monitors the systems devised to collect outcome data and revise as needed. Analyzes data to ensure that goals are being met and that programs continue to benefit community and people served. Prepares required reports and program data and submits by the due date. When required, submits reports in advance to Senior Director for review. 

· Takes lead on coordination and preparation for bi-annual monitoring of the SSVF program with the Office of Business Oversight (OBO).

 · Responsible for grant preparation and monitoring; and ensures that all grant applications are submitted to the Senior Director prior to the deadline. 

· Performs all other duties as assigned. 

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · Oversees director-level personnel working to achieve strategic objectives throughout the assigned service area. 

Salary: $67,500-$90,200/annual

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

· Full-Time or Part-Time as indicated in posting. 

· Works hours vary depending upon program requirements but are typically scheduled around a 40 hour work week. 

LOCATION

· Throughout program service area. VSS Field Offices located are in: Denver, Greeley, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Durango, Alamosa, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. 

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company Paid Unlimited Mental Health Benefits for Employees on the VOAC Health Plan

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

Requirements

 COMPETENCIES

 · Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).

 · Models VOACO’s three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart). 

· Must competently translate administrative and direct service practices to diverse groups of stakeholders in support of program objectives. 

· Must be both creative and detail oriented in order to effectively develop and implement strategic plans supporting program, agency, and community objectives. 

· Must be aware of, and able to reflect, the differences between management and direction. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION 

· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field.

 · 3 years of management experience. 

· Demonstrated ability to fulfill relevant program compliance and administrative requirements. 

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams of human service professionals. 

· Demonstrated abilities in effectively managing program grant agreements, contracts, and finances. 

· Demonstrated grant writing abilities. 

· Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

 · Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

 · Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

 · US Military Veteran strongly preferred. 

· Master’s degree in in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field. 

· Demonstrated pursuit, award, and continued/successful maintenance of private, local, state, and federal grants or contracts.

 · 4 years of management experience. 

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES 

· VA SSVF Veteran Satisfaction Survey response rates meet or exceed national average.

 · In collaboration, successful CARF accreditation for evaluation every three years. 

· At least annually, applies for and is awarded at least one source of funding for Veteran needs. 

· Ensures that Veterans receive services within one week of initial contact. 

· Ensures that programming houses people receiving services preferably within one month but no longer than 3 months. 

· Ensure all other outcomes are met as required by the funding source and Volunteers of America Colorado. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

· Demonstrated skillsets in financial management, operational management, grants/contacts managements, and personnel management. 

· Ability to inspire, train, mentor, and lead teams.

 · Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ideologies, and religions. 

· Ability to work and thrive within a diverse, multicultural team environment. 

· Ability to take initiative and work independently. 

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

· Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations which commonly present while working with persons in need of services. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

· Travel throughout the program’s service area is required on a regular basis. 

· Must be able to work in diverse and, at times, uncomfortable environments such as homeless shelters, service facilities, streets, offices, and all other locations as necessary to fulfill program objectives.