The Dutchess County Department of Community & Family Services is currently recruiting for the Shelter Director position with a public posting of the job specifications and qualifications. The Shelter Director is a County government position with responsibilities involving the administration, supervision and coordination of the County’s emergency housing shelter.

Among other duties, the Director will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a range of services to ensure safe housing and get people to independence and housing stability. The Director will also be a liaison between the shelter and the community.

The job description and qualifications were expanded and updated to incorporate feedback from the Legislature’s Community Stakeholder Committee. Based on the Committee’s recommendation, the qualifications for education/experience were enhanced to add an additional year of required paid case management and supervision experience.

Those with a master’s degree in public administration should have 2 years of experience, while applicants with bachelor’s degree should have at least 3 years of experience.
Additionally, based on the committee’s feedback, the posting includes the preference for the director to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the August 18th deadline. Read the full job description here.