Housing and Social Services Director (MSW)

Housing & Social Services Director

Full-Time | Exempt | Monday–Friday

Hours may vary based on operational needs, special events, staffing, or organizational priorities.

Lead the social work practice at St. Vincent de Paul.

As our Housing & Social Services Director, you will be SVDP's social work subject matter expert. You'll set the clinical and ethical standard for a team of case managers, housing staff, and social work interns, and build the pathways that move our neighbors from homelessness to housing stability.

Reporting to the Chief Services Officer, you will lead Case Management, Coordinated Entry, Permanent Supportive Housing, Hospital Liaison, Social Work Internship, and Readiness & Resilience programs. This is a role for an experienced MSW who wants to shape practice, develop people, and see the results in the lives of the neighbors we serve.

What You'll Do

• Lead and Develop Your Team

  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate Case Managers, the Coordinated Entry Specialist, the PSH/Divine Providence Village Program Manager, the Hospital Liaison, and the Readiness & Resilience Manager.
  • Lead hiring and performance decisions for your team in partnership with HR.
  • Set clear expectations for caseloads, participant engagement, documentation, and outcomes, and lead regular supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and staff debriefings.

  Shape Social Work Practice and Train the Next Generation

  • Serve as SVDP's social work subject matter expert, providing or coordinating training on trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health.
  • Lead the Social Work Internship Program, including school affiliation agreements, field instruction, placements, and evaluations, in line with CSWE standards and FLSA unpaid internship requirements.
  • Develop the policies, workflows, tools, and service standards that make care consistent and coordinated.

  Oversee Programs and Build Pathways to Housing

  • Oversee Case Management, Coordinated Entry, PSH, Hospital Liaison, Divine Providence Village, Welcome Center, Social Work Internships, and Readiness & Resilience, and work with leadership to adjust programs and staffing as Welcome Center and DPV evolve.
  • Build pathways from shelter to permanent housing with Shelter Operations, PSH, landlords, housing providers, hospitals, and community agencies.
  • Monitor program budgets and expenditures with the Chief Services Officer and Finance to use resources well and meet grant requirements.

  Partner with the Community

  • Develop partnerships that expand access to housing, healthcare, behavioral health, benefits, and employment.
  • Oversee healthcare referral relationships through the Hospital Liaison.
  • Represent SVDP at community meetings and coalitions.

  Protect Quality and Compliance

  • Oversee incident response, reporting, follow-up, and staff debriefing.
  • Ensure confidentiality and protection of Personal Health Information (PHI).
  • Ensure HMIS data and case documentation are accurate and timely, audit records against organizational, grant, contract, and HUD requirements, and use data to close service gaps.

  Who We're Looking For

  Required

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. DSW or PhD in Social Work welcome.
  • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in social work, case management, housing, or related human services, including at least two years of post-MSW practice.
  • At least two years of supervisory or program leadership experience in shelter, residential, housing, healthcare, behavioral health, or community-based settings.
  • Practice grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and housing-focused approaches, with experience coordinating services across providers and systems.
  • Working knowledge of community resources for housing, healthcare, behavioral health, substance use, employment, and benefits.
  • Strong supervision, communication, organization, and data-analysis skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs.
  • Commitment to professional social work ethics, boundaries, confidentiality, participant rights, and cultural humility.
  • A compassionate, service-minded approach that treats every person with dignity, including neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental and behavioral health challenges, or substance use disorder.
  • Commitment to the mission and Vincentian values of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge.
  • A valid Louisiana driver's license and an insurable driving record.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

  Preferred

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a board-approved clinical supervisor.
  • Experience as a social work field instructor or supervising social work interns.
  • Experience with HMIS (Homeless Management Information System).
  • Experience with HUD-funded programs, Permanent Supportive Housing, or grant-funded services.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Meaningful, mission-driven work with opportunities for training and professional development
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit for extended periods
• Able to stand and walk throughout the workday across office, shelter, housing, healthcare, and community settings
• Able to bend, stoop, and reach as needed
• Able to life up to 25 pounds unassisted occasionally

Join Us

If you're an MSW ready to lead social work practice, develop a strong team, and help neighbors move from homelessness to housing stability, we invite you to apply.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. If you are looking for meaningful full-time work where your social work expertise and leadership help neighbors move from homelessness to housing stability, we invite you to apply.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is an equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify Program Participant. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.