Program Manager - Housing Stability

Agate Housing and Services • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Agate is hiring two Housing Stability Program Managers to lead, supervise, and oversee resident services at assigned Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Asset Management Projects (AMPs) and properties in the South or North Team service area. The role promotes a consistent, housing-focused approach to resident engagement, case management, eviction prevention, resource coordination, and housing stability for varied resident populations.

The Program Manager supervises assigned Case Managers and other designated team members, collaborates with MPHA regional and onsite property management teams, and ensures services meet contract requirements, agency practices, and community needs. The position includes scheduled resident-facing work, staff coaching and case consultation, and coordination with Agate crisis, targeted intervention, and benefits staff as needed.

This is an in-office position, with occasional remote work or schedule adjustments possible based on operational needs. Core hours fall between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with flexibility in start and end times. The stated compensation is $70,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, or a related field; or at least three years of relevant professional experience in case management, housing stabilization, resident services, or related human services.
• At least two years of experience managing human services or housing programs and supervising direct service staff.
• Ability to lead and support staff through clear expectations, respectful coaching, case consultation, accountability, and performance management.
• Experience working with individuals and families facing housing instability or complex service needs, using trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to oversee program operations, including service quality, staff supervision, program evaluation, contract compliance, and resource oversight.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with MPHA property management, residents, community partners, agency leadership, and interdisciplinary service teams.
• Ability to review documentation and program data for completeness and quality, manage competing priorities, and use information to support service coordination and program oversight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn case management and reporting systems.
• Ability to accompany staff on home visits and provide direct resident support at assigned MPHA properties as needed.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license, access to a safe, reliable, insured personal vehicle, and ability to meet applicable driving requirements and pass a driving record review.
• Personal vehicle insurance liability coverage of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in public housing, subsidized housing, supportive housing, or other community-based housing programs.
• Familiarity with MPHA operations, public housing lease requirements, and resident support services.
• Experience implementing new programs, leading service transitions, or supporting organizational change.
• Experience coordinating eviction prevention, housing loss prevention planning, and specialized interventions for residents with complex service needs.
• Experience using program data, service outcomes, and quality assurance processes to improve service delivery and staff performance.
• Familiarity with Minneapolis and Hennepin County housing, benefits, behavioral health, aging, disability, and community support resources.
• Knowledge of Housing First and Harm Reduction principles.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minnesota social work licensure (LSW, LGSW, LISW, or LICSW).
• Fluency in languages used by residents, including Spanish, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, or American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision, leadership, coaching, and performance support to assigned MPHA Team staff, setting clear expectations for resident engagement, housing stabilization, responsiveness, and documentation.
• Conduct individual supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and professional development activities to promote consistent service quality and staff accountability.
• Oversee service delivery across assigned AMPs and properties, adapting staff priorities and resident engagement to the needs of different communities and populations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with MPHA regional and onsite property management teams and establish clear communication, referral, escalation, and follow-up practices.
• Support early identification of housing stability concerns, including lease compliance, rent or income changes, resident conflict, and barriers to services; coordinate prevention-oriented responses.
• Maintain scheduled resident-facing hours at assigned properties through outreach, meetings, service coordination, or managerial direct support.
• Provide case consultation for complex resident needs and situations requiring coordination with property management, Agate specialists, or community providers.
• Coordinate with the LICSW Provider and Crisis & Float Team on urgent resident concerns, targeted interventions, temporary coverage, and transitions back to assigned AMP Case Managers.
• Build relationships with resident leaders and community organizations and incorporate resident feedback into service planning and improvement.
• Monitor workload, scheduling, onsite coverage, staff availability, and cross-coverage needs; identify gaps and communicate adjustments to the Director.
• Review case management documentation and service data for accuracy, timeliness, and quality, and provide feedback or corrective coaching.
• Monitor service outcomes, contract deliverables, and program reporting, and help prepare information for leadership, MPHA, and funders.
• Support budget stewardship, staffing plans, and responsible use of program resources with the Director, Finance, and agency partners.
• Ensure services comply with applicable federal, state, local, agency, and MPHA contractual requirements, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Participate in planning, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of the MPHA resident services model.
• Represent Agate in MPHA operational meetings, resident service discussions, and community partnership meetings, and elevate significant issues to the Director.
• Travel to assigned MPHA properties and community service locations, including resident-facing visits as scheduled or appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, plus additional floating holidays.
• Full-time employees receive up to 88 hours of holiday pay annually, prorated for part-time employees and employees who start during the year.
• Health insurance through Medica, with traditional and high-deductible plans available across three networks, including M Health Fairview and HealthPartners.
• Agate pays 100% of dental insurance premiums.
• Agate pays 100% of life insurance premiums.
• Agate contributes 1.5% of each employee's salary to their retirement account, even if the employee does not contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager