Director of Healthcare & Community Initiatives

About the Program
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The Brevard Homeless Coalition is a Brevard County-based nonprofit dedicated to the belief that housing is healthcare. We are developing a pilot Medical Respite and Recovery Program to address one of the most urgent gaps in our local healthcare system: unhoused individuals being discharged from hospitals with nowhere safe to go. Our goal is simple — no one should be discharged to the streets. This initiative will provide a bridge between hospital discharge and recovery, giving patients the time and support they need to heal, avoid readmission, and connect to permanent housing solutions. The program is in active development, and this Director will help shape it from the ground up.About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled, mission-driven systems thinker to help build and lead this pilot initiative. The Director of Healthcare and Community Initiatives will serve as the critical liaison between our hospital and healthcare partners and Brevard’s network of direct service providers — connecting patients at the point of discharge to the care, case management, and housing navigation they need. This is a coordination and systems-level role embedded in our Coordinated Entry system, ensuring that medically vulnerable individuals are not discharged to the streets but are instead connected to the right services and supports. This Director-level role reports directly to the Executive Director and is a key part of our Housed and Healthy Systems strategic initiative.This position is grant-funded through federal and state sources and is subject to federal grant compliance requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead development and day-to-day operations of the Medical Respite and Recovery pilot programServe as the primary liaison between hospital and healthcare system partners and Brevard’s network of direct service providers, ensuring warm handoffs and continuity of care at the point of dischargeConnect patients to Coordinated Entry and the appropriate housing navigation, case management, and wraparound services — coordinating the work of direct service providers rather than delivering those services directlyFacilitate coordination of benefits enrollment, transportation, and community resource linkage through partner agenciesDevelop and maintain partnerships with hospital and healthcare system partners, community organizations, and public health agenciesEnsure program compliance with federal and state grant requirements, including documentation, data collection, and reportingSupervise program staff and/or interns as the program growsContribute to program evaluation, performance data tracking, and continuous quality improvementLead community asset mapping efforts to identify gaps, resources, and opportunities across Brevard County's health and housing landscapeRepresent the organization in community coalitions and with external stakeholdersSupport grant reporting and contribute to fund development activities related to the programQualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related fieldLicensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent clinical credentialMinimum 5 years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, case management, or a related healthcare/social services fieldDemonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or complex social determinants of healthExperience in program development, implementation, or managementStrong knowledge of community resources, housing systems, and healthcare navigationExcellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively across systems — healthcare, housing, and community nonprofit sectorsMust be able to successfully pass a Level II Background Check with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)Must have a deep, working knowledge of the Continuum of Care ProgramPreferred:Experience with medical respite, hospital-based social work, or post-acute care coordinationFamiliarity with federal grant compliance and reporting requirementsExperience with Coordinated Entry systems, HMIS, or homeless servicesBackground in clinical supervisionWhy Join UsThis is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up. You will be the architect of a new program with real impact — improving health outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and helping people move from crisis to stability. You will work within a high-performing, mission-driven organization with strong community partnerships and committed leadership.To ApplyApply directly through LinkedIn. We review applications on a rolling basis. This position is open until filled.Brevard Homeless Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.This position is funded in whole or in part by federal and/or state grant funds. xzbcwsv Employment is contingent on continued funding.