Director of Artemis Region

Title: Director

Department: Artemis House Region I

Reports to:Senior Director of Domestic Violence Services

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary: $75K-$80K

Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 200 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.

In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)

Are you passionate about ending domestic and sexual violence? Does the idea of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment excite you? Do Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment sound like the values that drive you? Do you want to change lives? If so, we’d love to have you on our team! Shelter House is seeking a collaborative, passionate professional who is passionate about ending domestic and sexual violence to join its team as the Director of Artemis House, Region 1.

The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Artemis House Region 1 emergency shelter for persons fleeing domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. This position oversees all areas of service delivery, program development, and implementation for Artemis House Region 1. The Director of Artemis House R1 works collaboratively with the Director of Artemis House Region III and the Senior Director of Domestic Violence Services to ensure services are streamlined and consistent across the program.

Additionally, the Director regularly collaborates with Shelter House’s Domestic Violence Supportive Housing Program (DVSH) to ensure continuity of care for mutual program participants. Working as part of Shelter House’s Leadership Team, the Director develops strategies to accomplish program goals in accordance with agency philosophy and best practices. In collaboration with the Senior Director of DV Services, the Director will partner with Fairfax County government and community agencies to contribute to and promote a coordinated community response to serving victims of domestic and sexual violence.

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all components of service delivery for Artemis House Region 1
• Collaborate with the Director of Artemis House Region III to ensure consistent programming and effective coordination of services across regions and with the Director of Domestic Violence Supportive Housing (DVSH) to ensure effective support of those individuals interfacing with both programs
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Programs (direct report), ensure the case management team implements a trauma-informed, client-driven approach in all facets of daily work (completing safety plans, court accompaniment, shelter intakes, counseling sessions, etc.)
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Operations (direct report), coordinate and oversee facility maintenance; manage contractors and vendors providing supplemental services to ensure the facility's compliance with all health and safety regulations, assemble a trained team of essential personnel available to work during safety / weather emergencies and to provide excellent customer service meeting the needs of shelter program participants
• Provide coaching and professional development support to direct reports…