Associate Director of Emergency Services

Description

Do you have a passion for emergency response, crisis management, and community impact? 

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is looking for an Associate Director of Emergency Services!  The Associate Director of Emergency Services supports the Emergency Services Director in the operation, coordination, and strategic development of CVOEO’s emergency shelter network.  

This position provides direct oversight of seasonal and cold weather shelter operations, supervises the agency’s shelter on-call staffing pool, assists with year-round shelter management, and leads the planning, development, and implementation of emergency warming centers and new shelter initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Support the Emergency Services Director in overseeing CVOEO’s year-round emergency shelter programs.
• In partnership with the Emergency Services Director, provide direct operational oversight of CVOEO’s seasonal cold weather shelters and extreme cold weather shelters across the CVOEO service area.
• Directly supervise and coordinate CVOEO’s shelter per diem staffing pool.
• In partnership with the Emergency Services Director, lead the development and implementation of new warming centers, seasonal shelters, and emergency shelter and transitional housing initiatives.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and support to assigned shelter staff.
• Represent CVOEO at community meetings, emergency response planning groups, Continuum of Care meetings, homelessness response initiatives, and the Situation Table.
• Assist in monitoring program compliance with funding, contractual, regulatory, and agency requirements.

Salary range:  $86,000 - $91,500 per year

Please view our full job description here:  Associate Director of Emergency Services 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in emergency shelter operations, homelessness services, housing programs, social services, emergency management, or related human service programs.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing programs with multiple staff, sites, or operating locations.
• Experience responding to emergencies, critical incidents, and crisis situations, and working with vulnerable populations and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Experience leading staff and promoting healthy and collaborative workplace culture, with an emphasis on staff wellness preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly between shelter locations and community sites, to respond to emergency situations at shelter locations.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight hours when operationally necessary.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable private means of transportation, and availability to respond in-person within 45 minutes or less as required by the program.

Why Join CVOEO?

At CVOEO, we are committed to addressing fundamental issues of economic justice, housing, food security, and more. As part of our team, you’ll help lead innovative, life-saving responses for Vermonters facing crisis — and play a vital role in building a stronger, more resilient community.

When you come to work for CVOEO you’re getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with your application.  CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion.  Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.  We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!