Housing Resource Center Manager

Bay Area Community Services • Berkeley, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

BACS Housing Resource Centers coordinate county resources, offer rapid re-housing, provide emergency financial assistance, and operate 24/7 housing navigation for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Program Supervisor will lead a team of eight staff including Care Coordinators, Employment Counselors, and Clinicians. The Program Manager is responsible for all fiscal and daily program operations of direct service programs and will manage direct service, administrative, fiscal, and quality improvement functions that promote the highest element of service provision for the direct care staff and clients they work with.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, Associates Degree required.
• At least one year of revenue and expense/ profit and loss responsiblility for a Medi-Cal, CalAIM, county or city housing program contract exceeding $1M operating budget.
• Three years of management, administrative and leadership experience in behavioral health, rapid rehousing, temporary housing, permanent supportive housing, or shelter services.
• Experience with Coordinated Entry System (CES) and HMIS , Medi-Cal and/or CalAIM
• At least one year managing direct report staff with responsibility for hiring, performance review and improvement.
• Demonstrated capacity leading diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, ability to type 45 WPM.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
• Travel throughout Alameda County is required.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses influencing/negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication. Political savvy.
• Maintains customer service and strength-based orientation. Embraces diversity in all aspects.
• Possesses problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Is resilient and demonstrates the ability to embrace adversity. Has the ability and eagerness to promote continual learning.
• Strategic thinker and visionary. Possesses external awareness and motivation towards the mission and services of the agency.
• Assesses strengths and needs in the supervision of clinical work. Holds an attitude of strength-based, person-centered services.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Expresses facts and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based and culturally relevant.
• Manage flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
• Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. If applicable, provide individual and group supervision to interns collecting clinical experience and hours for licensure in their chosen field.
• Hold staff accountable to contract and individual performance standards.
• Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
• Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.
• Participate in the delivery and attendance at trainings for the purposes of agency, professional, and personal development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program.
• Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• 403b
• Generous mileage reimbursement for job related travel.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree