Director of Reentry

The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee currently operates ten properties totaling 299 units of affordable housing and offers robust programming for residents and community members pursuing life goals.

Jubilee Housing is in the process of developing four additional properties, two of which will support expanded housing and services for people with justice involvement. When complete, the program will consist of 20 immediate housing units for people in the earliest days of return from incarceration, 20 existing supportive transitional homes for residents who are work ready, and 30+ long-term affordable apartments for individuals and families with justice involvement.

The Director of the Reentry Housing Initiative reports to the COO and leads a team of social service professionals and people with lived experience to implement a holistic continuum of housing and services to assist men and women in achieving independence as they reenter the community after incarceration.  This person will lead and supervise a comprehensive array of housing opportunities and services offered to Program residents through a combination of in-house supports and third-party partners.

The Reentry Program is in an exciting period of development that includes pre-release outreach and housing and services for Program participants as they develop independent living skills, employment, savings, and personal advancement.

  • Pre-release Support six months prior to release from incarceration, including outreach and activities that increase the likelihood of successful reentry.
  • Immediate Housing facilities to address the initial needs of returning men and women who may have been recently released from incarceration, substance use treatment, other temporary housing facilities or homelessness.
  • Transitional Housing that further enhances program participant objectives related to employment, mental health and substance abuse recovery, and successful transition into permanent housing through support that is holistic and trauma-informed.
  • Long Term Housing where program participants can continue to receive support in an independent living setting where they share their gifts with the community.

The Director will manage this expansion while maintaining and enhancing Jubilee Housing’s current Transitional Housing and Long-term Housing programs.

This position has been designated by the hiring department to require a background check and drug screening as a pre-employment condition.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Executes effective transitional housing and long-term housing opportunities that meet the vision and mission of the organization.
  • Leads and manages a team of direct service personnel to implement programming (oversee hiring, supervision, evaluations, professional development, etc.).
  • Provides Program administration, including participation in fund development efforts.
  • Represents the program and the organization with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Builds robust partnerships with government agencies and community-based organizations.
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programming, including evaluation tools and analysis in collaboration with JHI’s Impact and Evaluation Officer
  • Develops annual budget, monitors ongoing spending, and participates in budget reconciliations in collaboration with the JHI Finance Department.
  • Ensures regulatory and legal compliance with internal and external requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in social work or a related field is preferred, although other forms of experience and expertise may substitute
  • Responsible for supervising the Reentry Team
  • Demonstrated experience leading a multi-disciplinary approach to housing and services for returning citizens, or similar experience assisting people with addictions recovery and mental health support
  • Knowledge and experience working with populations who have been in the criminal justice system
  • Personal “lived experience” in incarceration is valued
  • An active spiritual grounding

Compensation:

  • Salary range of $70,000-$85,000
  • Health, retirement and additional benefits

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to careers@jubileehousing.org and include why you would be an ideal candidate for this position in your cover letter.  Please use Director of Reentry Housing in the subject line.

Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer