Director, Community Housing Programs

Director, Community Housing Programs

District Alliance for Safe Housing

Status: Full-time, exempt employee

Salary: $95,000–$97,850

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Supervises: Associate Director, Community Housing Programs and Economic Advancement Specialist (Community Housing Programs)

Location: Hybrid (in-person and remote), Washington, DC

About the District Alliance for Safe Housing

Founded in 2006, DASH is DC’s largest provider of safe housing and trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Through housing programs like Cornerstone, Empowerment Project, Right to Dream, and survivor funds, DASH eliminates barriers to safe housing, supporting survivors—individuals, families, and youth aged 18–24—in rebuilding their lives. Learn more at www.dashdc.org.

Position Overview

The Director, Community Housing Programs (CHPs) is a senior management position responsible for providing strategic and problem-solving oversight, supporting the design and implementation of DASH’s program services for the Empowerment Project (EP), Project Empowerment (PE), and Right to Dream (RTD), and developing strategies to enhance the overall effectiveness of DASH’s programs and services. The Director, CHPs, ensures that the EP, PE, and RTD teams follow the DASH model and adhere to grant agreements at all service levels. The Director, CHPs, also manages EP, PE, and RTD programmatic escalations and ensures proper data capture, recordkeeping, and reporting to enable monitoring and assessment of programs.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Program Oversight and Management (60%)

• Develops and maintains program workplans to ensure program delivery and data reporting for EP, PE, and RTD, and all supporting partnerships.
• Triages and serves as a leader in solving programmatic escalations, including staff and participant grievances, program non-compliance, and program exits.
• Participates in the rotation of on-call responsibilities, providing effective response and resolution to matters requiring attention outside of core service hours in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Oversees and regularly reviews the implementation of program policies, procedures, and best practices, working with DASH Executive to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Understands all grant requirements and ensures program and service delivery balances grant requirements and DASH’s trauma-based, survivor-informed values.

Resource and Partnership Management (15%)

• Liaises with DASH teams to coordinate internal and external program referrals.
• Conducts and coordinates outreach efforts to identify partnerships and foster collaboration with other service providers and community stakeholders.
• Coordinates and supports organization and delivery of program and volunteer activities and events for program participants.
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) program partners, landlords and property management companies, volunteer groups, and culturally specific outreach centers to organize survivor-centered activities for participants.

Leadership and Team Management (25%)

• Supports DASH’s strategic planning efforts.
• Supports DASH on resource development and grant applications to support the Programs portfolio.
• Supervises and supports the EP, PE, and RTD teams. Delegates work streams effectively, fostering professional growth and motivating and holding team members to a high standard of excellence and accountability.
• Attracts, develops, coaches, and retains high-performance team members.

Experience, Skills and Qualities

While we understand that no single candidate can possess every qualification listed below, the following are priority areas:

• 6+ years progressive experience in housing, domestic/sexual violence services, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered approaches.
• Experience supervising teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance.
• Ability to develop partnerships with landlords, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Other:

• Must be located in the DC region and able to work in-person 2–3 days/week.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S., complete a background check, and provide COVID-19 vaccination or exemption documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

DASH offers a competitive salary in the range of $95,000–$97,850. DASH benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, with DASH covering 90% of the employee’s premium and 80% for spouse and children; a minimum of 20 days of paid leave, 15 holidays, and a weeklong winter holiday; and a 3% DASH non-elective contribution retirement plan.

Application Process

Good Insight is managing this search. Submit a resume and detailed cover letter (PDF) at good-insight.org/careers by mid-October 2025 for best consideration. Inquiries: DASH@good-insight.org.

Physical Demands

This role includes prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Contact DASH@good-insight.org to request reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DASH values diversity and inclusion. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences relevant to DASH’s mission are strongly encouraged to apply.

DASH offers a competitive salary in the range of $95,000–$97,850. DASH benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, with DASH covering 90% of the employee’s premium and 80% for spouse and children; a minimum of 20 days of paid leave, 15 holidays, and a weeklong winter holiday; and a 3% DASH non-elective contribution retirement plan.