ADVOCAP, Inc is an established, recognized leader with over 50 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of “creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.”
We are seeking an individual to join our team as our new Homeless Prevention Director. This position will serve all three counties in ADVOCAP’s service area: Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Winnebago counties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote awareness, self-sufficiency, innovation, advocacy, and community engagement to effectively address the needs and concerns of homeless individuals and families and those vulnerable to homelessness
- Establish and maintain strong community relationships and collaboration
- Responsible for successful completion of grant applications, timely reporting, and compliant grants management
- Ensure staff relationships are consistent with Agency values by hiring, on-boarding, training, and evaluating staff and holding them accountable for results
- Receive and respectfully respond to complaints from program participants
- Review and analyze financial reports for the department and manage resources within Agency and funding source policies and procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years documented experience in leadership role in the development and management of human services programs, budgets and staff
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and experience can be acquired
- Demonstrated team leadership, program management, community planning, program development, grant writing, supervision and social services experience required
- Understanding of the causes and conditions of and potential solutions to poverty
- Strategic thinker with good planning and goal-setting skills
- Ability to commit to ADVOCAP Corporate Values
- Acceptable drug screen and comprehensive background check.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary in the $65,000+ annual range. ADVOCAP has an excellent benefit package. This full-time position will have access to health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer-contribution 401k.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter which highlights your relevant background and desire for the position.
Applications received by May 12, 2023 will receive primary consideration.
Women, minorities and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please use our online employment form
or, submit resumes with cover letter to:
Human Resources, ADVOCAP, Inc.,
PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 OR
FAX 920-922-7214 OR
Email hr@advocap.org
Online applications and resumes will be received until positions are filled.