Program Manager I

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless•Denver, CO

1d•$60,770 - $72,924•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager I provides leadership and oversight of daily program operations to ensure high-quality service delivery aligned with organizational values and goals. This role is responsible for supervising and developing staff, facilitating team coordination, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements. The Program Manager serves as an advocate and educator regarding best practices in serving persons who have complex needs and significant trauma histories who are experiencing homelessness. The Program Manager plays a key role in quality improvement, data integrity, and fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Through strong communication and partnership, the role supports both programmatic excellence and client-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, international relations, or related field preferred.
Experience may be substituted for education.
Active certification in basic life support or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Two years of management and supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the fields of substance use treatment, mental health, and homelessness.
Experience working with chronically homeless individuals, particularly those with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or complex barriers to engagement.
Proven program management and supervisory experience, including staff development and team leadership.
Familiarity with non-profit organizational management practices.
Understanding of basic accounting principles and their application in a program setting.
Working knowledge of HIPAA federal and state compliance requirements.
Knowledge of homeless issues and sensitivity to the needs of underserved populations.
Strong critical thinking and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and assertive communication skills; high degree of emotional intelligence.
Effective oral and written communication skills; able to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage tasks independently.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
Proficient in using office equipment and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, email, and HR systems.
Skilled in negotiation and mediation, especially in high-stakes or sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments that may include interpersonal conflict or operational challenges.
Ability to foster and maintain a productive, inclusive team environment and retain high-performing staff.
Capacity to advocate and negotiate with professionalism while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented, and client-centered service models.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.

Responsibilities

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises program staff in alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
Conducts regular supervision with direct reports to provide coaching, support, and performance management.
Facilitates team meetings to provide updates, share resources, coordinate services, and support staff development.
Sets and monitors staff performance objectives to ensure progress toward individual, programmatic, and organizational goals.
Assists with onboarding and ongoing professional development of staff, ensuring clarity of roles and expectations.
Provides oversight of day-to-day program operations to ensure alignment with internal policies, funding requirements, and evidence-based practices.
Supports the implementation of Trauma-Informed Care, Support-Centered Housing, services that reduce harm and promote recovery, and other evidence-based service models.
Participates in quality improvement efforts by supporting implementation, documentation, monitoring, and follow-up.
Assists in the development and oversight of program budgets, grants, and reporting deliverables, as assigned.
Demonstrates competency in EHR (Electronic Health Record), HMIS (Homelessness Management Information System), and other data systems and ensures staff compliance with documentation standards.
Maintains timely, accurate, and complete client records and ensures all required data is captured and reported.
Responds to emails, voicemails, and service needs in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to support effective coordination of care and program operations.
Maintains a respectful work environment that supports belonging, teamwork, and collaboration.
Understands and adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned to support program and organizational effectiveness.