Director of Community Services
$118,000–$128,000 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead community advocacy, outreach, behavioral health, and long-term stabilization programs while overseeing REST's youth-serving initiatives. Supervise advocates, housing support staff, and interns through coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development planning. Manage program budgets, grant narratives, and contract compliance in partnership with Finance and Development. Represent the organization in King County partnerships and coalitions related to housing and behavioral health. Ensure seamless transitions between crisis and aftercare by partnering with the Director of Survivor Services on case reviews and transition planning. Drive program outcomes, data collection, and impact reporting to inform continuous improvement and funder-facing storytelling.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or a related field from an accredited institution
- Five or more years of progressive experience in social services, community-based advocacy, behavioral health, youth services, housing, or long-term stabilization work
- Three or more years of supervisory or people-leadership experience, including coaching and performance management
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and stabilization practice
- Experience with case management, service planning, documentation standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced working knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources, and housing supports
- Demonstrated cultural humility and a track record of serving people across race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and faith background
- Program budget experience and comfort working with grant- and contract-funded services
- Alignment with REST's mission and organizational values, and willingness to work in harmony with the organization's Statement of Faith
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of auto insurance
- Successful completion of a criminal background check consistent with Washington State and funder requirements
- Mandated reporter training (under Washington State law)
Desired Qualifications
- LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or other clinical licensure (or license-eligible)
- Experience providing clinical supervision to staff, associates, or interns
- Experience in anti-trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, domestic or sexual violence, homelessness, child welfare, or youth services
- Experience with Apricot or a comparable case management system
- Experience with public funder reporting (King County, City of Seattle, OCVA, VOCA, or similar)
- Lived experience relevant to the communities REST serves
- King County familiarity
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