About this role
Under the direction of the AVP of Justice Initiatives, the Director of the People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) Program is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day PALS program operations, continued growth of the program within URI’s residences for survivors of gender-based violence and homeless families, and leading “PALS for All” – a new training and technical assistance initiative that promotes pet-inclusive social services across the country. As a member of URI’s Leadership Team, the Director of the PALS Program will work with program leaders and other staff to develop and manage services that represent the best practices in the intersecting fields of gender-based violence, housing insecurity and animal welfare.