Supportive Employment Program Manager - Mission Plaza

Foundation Communities Inc•Austin, TX

1d•$62,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supported Employment Program Manager will oversee, manage, and grow Foundation Communities’ employment programs to include Supported Employment, Career Development, and new initiatives related to employment and workforce development. While the responsibilities of the Program Manager will include leadership, planning, and administration, they will also perform one on one work with and supervision of supported employees.

Requirements

At least two years’ experience with Supported Employment, Job Development, Workforce Development or similar required.
One year of program management, program administration, or project management required.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health, substance use, homelessness and similar fields required.
Ability to show leadership, initiative, work independently, and find creative solutions to complex problems while remaining calm under pressure.
Demonstrated experience communicating and cooperating effectively with a wide array of partners and stakeholders and being a “bridge-builder” who can manage conflict and find common ground with a wide array of partners and stakeholders.
Must be approachable and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and ability levels.
Current driver’s license and ability to be added to FC’s vehicle insurance.
Frequent travel is required throughout the Supportive Housing/SRO portfolio to support employment programming, food access initiatives, resident engagement, staff coordination, and onsite operations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Supported Employment (SE) Program at Foundation Communities (FC), overseeing community-based vocational initiatives that support residents facing employment barriers. Collaborate with Goodwill Talent Solutions and other partners to develop employment opportunities, recruit and screen candidates, and provide training, support, and supervision to SE participants.
Supervise the Employment Specialist and oversee career development for residents. Develop an employment training program to prepare FC Supportive Housing residents for paid work. Innovate strategies to address barriers to employment and prepare residents for the competitive workforce. Network with community business leaders to secure job opportunities.
Oversee FC’s Supportive Housing Food Project and Onsite Food Pantries, including food ordering, inventory management, inspections, compliance documentation, reporting requirements, and coordination with food delivery partners. Support pantry operations by supervising pantry attendants, maintaining permits and food safety standards, and working alongside onsite teams as needed.
Manage FC’s Transportation Programs, including driver supervision, van maintenance, and ride scheduling.
Document services and resident interactions in compliance with grant requirements and FC documentation standards, ensuring timely submission to relevant personnel. Complete weekly and monthly program reporting related to Supported Employment, Food Access, pantry operations, resident participation, and grant or organizational requirements while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
Maintain strong communication and collaborative partnerships with community organizations including Central Texas Food Bank, Keep Austin Fed, Goodwill Talent Solutions, and other local partners to support food access, workforce development, and resident stability initiatives.
Foster professional relationships with residents through respectful, kind, and accessible interactions, maintaining a person-centered, strengths-based approach.