Rapid Rehousing Program Manager

Cocoon House•Everett, WA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Cocoon House’s Snohomish Young Adult Housing (SYAH) program will assist program participants by offering five units of transitional housing as an immediate solution for young adults experiencing homelessness. While in transitional housing, program participants will receive “Rapid Rehousing” assistance, receiving support and financial assistance to find their own, independent housing. Throughout the program, program staff and participants will work together on short- and long-term employment and education goals. The Rapid Rehousing Program Manager, internally referred to as the SYAH Program Manager will oversee all elements of the above programming: the transitional housing program, Rapid Rehousing services, and education and employment assistance. This position will consist of managing budget and staffing for the SYAH program, supporting case management staff and developing and refining transitional housing and rapid rehousing procedures. The SYAH Program Manager will also work to ensure that the SYAH program works in concert with other Cocoon House programs, providing a continuum of services that contribute to Cocoon House’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

1-year minimum experience managing human services programs
1-year minimum experience working with youth or young adults experiencing homelessness
Familiarity with the Housing First model and a willingness to implement such a model
A commitment to and familiarity with harm reduction and trauma-informed care
Strong organizational and time management skills
Dedication to advocating for and working with individuals experiencing homelessness and instability.
Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet client needs, including working the occasional weekend or evening
Open commitment to serving, supporting, accepting and collaborating with individuals of all races, ages, genders, backgrounds, political opinions and beliefs, sexual orientations, criminal histories, citizenship or marital statuses and religious beliefs.
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
DCYF background clearance
Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients
Be able to hear voices and alarms.
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials
Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs
Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs
Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.
Go up and down stairs

Nice To Haves

Candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply
2 years preferred managing human services programs
2 years preferred working with youth or young adults experiencing homelessness
Applicants with multilingual skills and lived experience strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Oversee all elements of the transitional housing program, Rapid Rehousing services, and education and employment assistance.
Manage budget and staffing for the SYAH program.
Support case management staff.
Develop and refine transitional housing and rapid rehousing procedures.
Work to ensure that the SYAH program works in concert with other Cocoon House programs, providing a continuum of services that contribute to Cocoon House’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
403(b) retirement plan with agency match
21 days PTO accrual in first year
10 agency-recognized holidays
Multilingual pay differential opportunities
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings

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