The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive housing stability program that supports individuals in realizing dignity and gaining independence.
Position Description
Position Title: Singles Empowerment Coach Team Lead
Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
Pay Rate: $55,000 - $65,000
About the Organization:
The Samaritan Inn was founded in 1984 as a 10-bed single men’s homeless shelter. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest shelters for our unhoused neighbors in North Texas. We serve single men, women, and families, with the capacity to serve up to 226 residents. We ensure housing stability through prevention, access, and comprehensive support, affirming dignity, strengthening independence, and cultivating a community rooted in care.
Summary of the Job:
We are seeking an experienced social work leader to serve as our Singles Team Lead. This is more than a supervisory position—it is an opportunity to shape culture, develop staff, mentor future social workers, and help residents achieve long-term housing stability through evidence-informed, person-centered practice.
Essential Functions:
- Lead, coach, and develop the Singles Empowerment Coach team.
- Provide supervision and field instruction for BSW and MSW interns.
- Maintain a limited resident caseload while supporting complex cases.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary case staffing and collaborate across the Programs Division.
- Promote high-quality documentation, ethical practice, and resident-centered decision making.
- Monitor resident progress toward employment, financial stability, and permanent housing.
- Partner with community organizations and internal teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Our Practice Model:
- Coaching Leadership
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Planning
- Strengths-Based Practice
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Dignity-Focused and Nonjudgmental Engagement
Required Education & Experience:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
- Current Texas LMSW or eligibility preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in social work, behavioral health, housing, or human services.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience working with unhoused individuals, poverty, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.
- Excellent written, verbal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to supervise staff and social work interns.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience serving as a BSW/MSW field instructor.
- Training in Motivational Interviewing.
- Training in Trauma-Informed Care.
- Knowledge of housing stability practices.
- Experience with Salesforce or comparable case management systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Attributes: This Role is Right for You If…
- You lead with dignity, humility, and professionalism.
- You coach rather than rescue.
- You seek understanding before judgment.
- You value collaboration across disciplines.
- You enjoy mentoring staff and future social workers.
- You embrace accountability while preserving dignity.
- You are passionate about ending homelessness through person-centered care.
Why Join Samaritan Inn?
- Mission-driven leadership opportunity.
- Collaborative, cross-functional Programs Division.
- Opportunity to shape the future of homeless housing services.
- Meaningful work with measurable community impact.
- Professional growth and leadership development.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The Samaritan Inn provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Disclaimer and Equal Opportunity Statement: The Samaritan Inn has made every effort to accurately and thoroughly describe this position. However, The Samaritan Inn reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at its sole discretion, at any time, with or without prior notice. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties – essential or otherwise – to be performed by the employee in this role. It is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment remains “at will”.
Job requirements and responsibilities are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Samaritan Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of thought and experience. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
All offers of employment at The Samaritan Inn are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
