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Program Manager

Brilliant Corners•San Mateo, CA
•$83,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Brilliant Corners’ housing programs and Community Supports in San Mateo County, with support and guidance from the Associate Director. The role is responsible for high-quality service delivery, effective program operations, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and achievement of program objectives. The Program Manager manages grant and service agreements, monitors program outcomes, and supports reporting requirements. The Program Manager represents the organization in meetings with funders, health plans, County partners, and community stakeholders. Internal management duties include supervising direct reports, managing operational expenses, supporting annual budget development, and providing direct operational coverage when necessary. The position calls for a creative, solutions-oriented, and flexible approach to complex operational challenges, alongside a strong customer service ethic and experience serving individuals with disabilities and diverse populations. Practical knowledge of property management and tenant support, team leadership, and commitment to client outcomes are also emphasized. Brilliant Corners provides person-centered housing services and Community Supports in partnership with Health Plan of San Mateo, San Mateo County, and other community partners and managed care plans. Services help members access, transition into, and maintain stable housing, including housing navigation, tenancy-sustaining services, rental assistance, Housing Transition Navigation Services, and Transitional Rent. This is a hybrid position based in San Mateo. The position requires a valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, insured personal vehicle, and may require driving for business. TB screening or clearance is required in accordance with applicable law and funder requirements; testing is provided at employer expense. Physical requirements include mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces; sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day; safely lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds; and mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Requirements

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and planning skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, workflows, and deadlines in a dynamic program environment.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching, developing, and holding staff accountable while fostering collaboration.
  • Ability to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
  • Knowledge of affordable housing, housing services, Fair Housing laws, reasonable accommodations, and related community-based services.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to exercise sound independent judgment and use data and program information to inform decisions.
  • Ability to understand and implement program, contractual, compliance, and documentation requirements across complex service delivery workflows.
  • Flexibility regarding scheduling, competing priorities, and evolving program and organizational needs.
  • Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, a clean driving record, and automobile insurance.
  • Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from complex technical instructions in mathematical, diagrammatic, and written formats while navigating abstract and concrete variables.
  • Skill in reading, interpreting, and summarizing budgets, government regulations, leases, professional journals, and public agency documents.
  • Ability to write professional business correspondence, reports, and applications, and present information clearly to diverse groups and individuals.
  • Physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces; ability to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours a day and safely lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 15 pounds.
  • Mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.
  • TB screening or clearance in accordance with applicable law and funder requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual skills.
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM/database systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, professional development, and accountability for individual and team performance.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and implementation of housing services and Community Supports, including referral, service delivery, documentation, coordination, and compliance workflows.
  • Monitor program performance and conduct routine quality assurance reviews of service delivery, documentation, and compliance; identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure program objectives, deliverables, service standards, and performance expectations meet funder and organizational requirements.
  • Meet with direct reports at least biweekly, including in-person office meetings, to provide supervision, coaching, and support.
  • Facilitate monthly, in-person all-staff team meetings to support communication, coordination, training, and team development.
  • Manage relationships with health plans, County partners, community-based organizations, landlords, service providers, and individuals served.
  • Represent Brilliant Corners in meetings with funders, public agencies, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
  • Use Salesforce, Excel, accounting software, and other systems to monitor operations, outcomes, and key performance indicators; ensure accurate and timely reporting and use data to inform improvements.
  • Monitor program expenditures, approve check requests and other program-related expenses, support budget development and forecasting, and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and contractual requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement training plans for assigned staff.
  • Develop and maintain program procedures, workflows, and tools to support consistent and efficient operations and service delivery.
  • Partner with the Associate Director and internal departments to address operational challenges, implement improvements, and support organizational and departmental priorities.
  • Ensure staff understand and adhere to company policies, program requirements, and established procedures.
  • Provide operational and supervisory coverage as needed to ensure continuity of program services.
  • Attend required agency-wide and department meetings and trainings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Hybrid Work

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