ABOUT THE POSITION: This position oversees all aspects of the assigned program. The primary role of the Program Manager is to ensure service delivery consistent with the Compass mission, values, and vision through appropriate planning, implementation, operation, and evaluation of assigned program. Program Manager also seeks meaningful cross-program collaborations through knowledge of other agency programs, initiatives and strategic plans.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: With transitional apartments for single veterans and permanent housing for veterans and their families, our Compass Veterans Center offers a variety of services for veterans under one roof. Reading groups and art classes for children in our youth center engage young residents, and case management services help adults find the support they need. The program is open to homeless veterans or homeless veterans with families, earning between zero to 60% Area Median Income.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. To learn more about the agency visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.
LOCATION: Renton Veterans Center
REPORTS TO: Housing Services Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Days, Monday-Friday (plus on-call for emergencies)
SALARY RANGE: DOE and within Compass ranges
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired, master’s preferred in social work or related field. Or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a human services setting with homelessness or supportive housing, mental illness, substance abuse, employment, or domestic violence organization.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct supervision/management of people, desired.
Experience in developing and enforcing operating and services procedures, identifying and implementing best practices in working with homeless individuals.
Experience in outreach, case management and other direct service delivery for homeless families and individuals.
Experience in grant writing and contract negotiation, desired.
Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Compass Housing Alliance is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and treats all employees and applicants equally without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability and all other groups protected by law, and promotes diversity in its workforce. Compass Housing Alliance takes affirmative action to implement programs and maintain practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity. Our program is available for review by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources Office during regular office hours.
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.
For more information about our current job openings and access to the online application, visit our website at http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/who-we-are-top/employment/.