Leadership opportunities at Community Forward SF
Liza Sánchez
About Community Forward
Community Forward is transforming how women and vulnerable adults experience homeless services in San Francisco. For over 45 years, we’ve championed compassionate, community-based care for those often overlooked—especially women, older adults, and people facing severe medical or mental health challenges. We run the city’s only 24/7 drop-in center for women experiencing homelessness and offer a full spectrum of services including gender-specific recovery programs, medical respite, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Our person-centered approach centers dignity, empowerment, and healing. Our team reflects the communities we serve—many with lived experience of homelessness. We also lead systems change, advancing gender-focused policy locally and beyond.
As
Vice President of Client Services, you’ll lead and oversee Community
Forward’s non-clinical programs—from our women’s drop-in center to
transitional and permanent housing. You’ll guide program strategy,
supervise a team of Program Directors, and ensure we continue delivering
high-quality, trauma-informed care rooted in dignity and equity.
You’ll be a vital member of the executive team, turning vision into action and helping shape the future of gender-responsive homeless services in San Francisco.
The
Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS) program brings
trauma-informed, wrap-around mental health and behavioral health support
to permanent supportive housing sites across San Francisco. These
services are tailored for individuals with high-acuity needs—supporting
their mental wellness as they rebuild their lives in stable housing.
As the Director of Clinical Services, you’ll lead a dedicated clinical team working at the intersection of housing, mental health, and social justice. You’ll guide daily operations, nurture a thriving team culture, and ensure Community Forward continues delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
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