Program Manager, Housing Services Avivo Village

AVIVO•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•$59,344 - $74,181

About The Position

Program Manager, Housing Services Avivo Village Central Minnesota — St. Cloud Be there from the beginning. Build something bold. Change lives. Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people. Avivo is opening a brand‑new Avivo Village location in St. Cloud, and we are seeking a Program Manager, Housing Services to help bring this vision to life. This is not a typical management role. This is a rare opportunity to help launch a new program in a new building, taking a proven, successful model from Minneapolis and shaping how it comes alive in the Central Minnesota community. If you are energized by building systems, leading teams, and creating impact from the ground up, this role offers an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Why This Role Is Different Be part of the opening leadership team for Avivo Village Central Minnesota Help shape program culture, workflows, and partnerships in St. Cloud Lead housing services within a low‑barrier, wellness‑ and safety‑focused shelter Balance meaningful leadership work with a 32‑hour full‑time work week Join an organization known for innovation, dignity, and bold service delivery Avivo Village Central Minnesota is a wellness and safety focused, low‑barrier shelter serving individuals experiencing homelessness. Housing Services plays a critical role in helping shelter guests move from shelter into stable, permanent housing, using assertive engagement, trauma‑informed care, and strong community partnerships. What You’ll Do As Program Manager, Housing Services, you will:

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or team‑lead experience, preferably in housing, shelter, behavioral health, or human services
At least three (3) years of experience providing direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness
Commitment to wellness and safety‑focused, trauma‑informed, and Housing First practices
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving program environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Human Services, or a related field
Experience working in a shelter or emergency services setting
Familiarity with housing navigation, permanent supportive housing, and community‑based resources
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental health and substance use challenges
Experience using electronic health records or data systems for documentation and outcome tracking
Lived experience of homelessness and/or recovery is strongly valued and welcomed

Responsibilities

Launch and oversee housing services operations at a new shelter site
Supervise, coach, and support a team of Case Managers
Guide housing navigation efforts and service coordination for shelter guests
Partner closely with internal leaders, community providers, and funders
Ensure services align with Housing First, wellness, safety, and trauma‑informed practices
Monitor outcomes, compliance, and data quality
Participate in an on‑call rotation and provide leadership coverage as needed
Help embed Avivo’s commitment to equity, dignity, and undoing racism into daily practice

Benefits

32‑hour full‑time work schedule
Medical Health plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Nice Healthcare: chat, video visits, and in‑home primary care
Dental plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
Long‑term disability
Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance, and short‑term disability
401(k) Plan
10 paid holidays & generous PTO