Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Director - Housing Development Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career where you can make a positive impact on your community? Join Oaklawn, Michiana's leader in mental health and addiction services! Every role in our organization supports Oaklawn's mission of helping others on their journey toward health and wholeness. Come be part of a forward-thinking team that's changing lives! Who We Are Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope. What We Offer We offer mission-driven staff, a supportive, flexible, engaging workplace that encourages collaborative, meaningful work, within a trauma-informed framework. We continuously strive to create a workplace that nurtures therapeutic relationships, supports evidence-based practices, and grapples with the forces that lead to inequities and disparities in treatment, services, and outcomes. Competitive pay A full benefits package Generous paid time off Robust training A supportive and collaborative team-based approach Expert clinical leadership Numerous opportunities for professional growth Opportunities for creative and flexible engagement in the office and in the community What You'll Do The Director of Housing Development will: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the development, expansion and sustainability of housing initiatives that support individuals with behavioral health needs. Identify, plan, finance and execute housing projects--including permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and community-based housing partnerships--to address social determinants of health and improve clinical and recovery outcomes. Builds/Participates in partnerships and coalitions that advance the cause of housing for those with behavioral health conditions.
Grant Administration Financing and Resource Development Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human services required. Master's degree in public health, health administration, social work or related field preferred. 3-5 years administrative experience in behavioral health, other health care, public administration or related not-for-profit experience with at least 3 years of increasing supervisory responsibilities required. Fund development and grant work experience preferred.