Description
Position Summary The Housing Manager advances Catholic Charities’ mission by supporting individuals and families experiencing housing instability through three key responsibilities:
Leading the development and implementation of the Transitional Housing Program , ensuring it aligns with grant guidelines and adapts as the program evolves.
Developing and Managing the Rapid Rehousing Program in alignment with grant guidelines.
Managing the established Rent Assistance Program at a reduced scale, in alignment with current funding levels.
This position provides managerial oversight over three of Catholic Charities flagship programs: transitional housing (24 units), rapid rehousing, and rental assistance.
Responsibilities include providing direction, development, management, and leadership to a team of Housing Navigators. The housing manager also provides oversight to ensure contract requirements are met with respect to state and local grants that support Helen Hunt Family Transitional Housing.
Success in this position requires strong supervisory skills, strong organizational and relationship-building skills, a trauma-informed approach, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity and respect. A flexible schedule is required as this position will work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Requirements Minimum requirements to be eligible for the role.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred, along with a minimum of six-years full-time experience, with a mix of direct service experience as well as experience with supervising case managers.
Experience with low-income, transitional housing, or vulnerable populations, experience with rapid-rehousing a plus.
Experience with property management a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on listening, problem solving, and maintaining positive working relationships.
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills with the ability to form and maintain positive relationships with diverse families and colleagues.
Ability to apply culturally appropriate skills in interactions with clients, co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and the community.
Ability to complete required on-the-job training in English within established time limits, including passing training assessments and earning necessary certifications (with accommodations, if applicable).
Basic math and analytical skills to perform calculations (e.g., budgeting, income vs. expenses, monthly vs annually) and interpret results to support case management.
Ability to follow directions and interpret policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in data entry, documentation, and record-keeping.
Computer proficiency, including word processing and detailed data entry. Ability to learn and utilize various databases with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of Human Services agencies in the area.
Knows how to administer the VI-SPDAT or is willing to be trained.
Knows how to administer the CFSA 2.0 or is willing to be trained.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be able to regularly climb stairs, as the job requires.
Ability and willingness to work within the established structure and guidelines of Catholic Charities.
High level of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and team-oriented work ethic, with the ability to prioritize projects and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work on occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate family schedules, meetings, and special events.
Must successfully complete background clearance.
Essential Duties Key tasks and responsibilities to be performed in the role.
Administrative & Management
Provide supervision to a rapid rehousing case manager who is implementing our continuum of care funded rapid rehousing program, which provides rental assistance and intensive case management for people who are homeless. The rapid rehousing case manager also provides rental assistance through the HPAP and HRP grants.
Provide supervision of a Helen Hunt Housing navigator, who screens clients from the coordinated entry system, interviews them, and provides recommendations as to suitability for Helen Hunt Housing. This navigator provides rental assistance through the HPAP and HRP grants
Potentially other staff as the program grows
Participate in hiring decisions for housing staff.
Coordinate onboarding and training of new staff in collaboration with Family Connections Director.
Provide regular supervision to assigned staff.
Complete performance evaluations that include disciplinary measures and documented performance issues and recommended course of action to direct supervisor and senior leadership.
Participate in Family Connections management team meetings, planning, and decisions.
Assist staff in client intake, brief case management, case conferencing, referrals, and data entry.
Conduct regular quality assurance checks to ensure data entry is accurate and reflective of the work completed.
Be available to provide support in all programs when Director is absent.
Support Client Intake, Assessment and Case Management Participate in Coordinated Entry meetings and assign referrals to appropriate housing staff.
Provide support and expertise to housing navigators while they develop housing stabilization/case plans, document next steps, and follow up with clients.
Seek feedback from families and team members for program improvement.
Data, Documentation & Reporting Ensure that data is entered consistently and accurately into designated database systems within five (5) days of service. Ensure the team maintains complete client files including hardcopy and internal tracking logs. Ensure the team can produce reliable program reports, including with demographic, case plans, and program outcomes.
Coordinate with the finance department to process approved requests, submitting accurate financial documentation and maintaining accurate financial records.
Actively communicate with and seek support from supervisor including information on team performance metrics.
Maintain up-to-date Release of Information (ROI) documentation annually in compliance with privacy standards.
Client Engagement & Community Partnerships Provide friendly, welcoming, and professional customer service to families, individuals, community members, and collaborating organizations.
Cultivate and maintain working relationships with landlords in order to ensure a steady supply of housing for all housing clients.
Act as liaison between internal program and strategic partner agencies, soliciting their support to obtain/make appropriate referrals to families needing services.
Support the team in monitoring affordable housing inventory in the community in adherence to rapid rehousing grant guidelines.
Participate in local meetings and training, with the approval of supervisor, to remain current on homelessness, poverty, and related issues.
Participate in ongoing training and be responsible for following Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support and Trauma-Informed Care.
Transitional Housing Program Operations Establish procedures and workflows in compliance with transitional housing grant guidelines.
Provide leadership in recommending improvements and adjusting processes as the program evolves.
Serve as authority on program implementation/operations for the participants at Hunt Family Housing in support of daily program operations.
Other duties as assigned The Housing Manager will occasionally need to assist in managing the duties of the housing navigators when they are unavailable: VI-SPDAT and screening of HFH clients, rental assistance, etc.
Competencies Skills, behaviors, and abilities necessary to succeed in the role, but not required for eligibility. This role emphasizes a culture of continuous learning and ongoing feedback. Training is provided during work hours and requires motivation, time management, and the ability to apply new knowledge and skills to support positive outcomes for clients.
Strong supervision skills, including the ability to offer constructive feedback and foster a culture of growth.
Ability to think strategically about program creation and implementation
Ability to engage, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with a broad variety of families and individuals
Knowledge of/experience with Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing programs.
Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion, using a calm, quiet, and natural tones.
Knowledge of child development and 2Gen strength-based family support practices, and ability to apply these practices when working with families and co-workers.
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing, and ability to apply these practices and principals when working with clients.
Proficiency in problem solving, planning, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Actively demonstrate patience, understanding, and professional courtesy in team interactions. Contribute to daily team operations including welcoming guests, maintaining shared spaces, and supporting walk-in clients.
Ability to use a Family Development approach to strengthen families and build support systems.
Knowledge of family dynamics, systems theory, domestic violence, and social work theory/ practice.
Knowledge and understanding of social issues such as poverty, gender bias, substance abuse, child maltreatment prevention, and cultural diversity.
Knowledge of community resources and systems.
Understanding of and commitment to upholding The Code of Ethics for Client-Facing Positions demonstrating ethical decision-making, integrity, and professionalism.
Work Environment Most of the assigned duties are office-based performed on-site at the Helen Hunt campus.
The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
Compensation The salary for this position is $56,500 - $57,700 annually . Salary is determined based on the applicant’s incoming skills and experience, and the budget at time of hiring.
Position Classification Exempt
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Schedule: In Person, Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Occasional evenings and weekends are required to accommodate meetings, and special events.
Benefits Paid Leave 17 holidays (approximate) annually
15 days of Discretionary Time Off (DTO) during your first year, increasing with seniority according to policy.
Spiritual Enrichment (2 hours monthly)
Your Birthday!
Health & Wellness Benefits Options Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
$2,000 Dependent Life Insurance for spouse and each eligible child
Income Protection Short-term Disability Insurance after 30 days of employment
Long-term Disability Insurance after 6 months of employment
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life/AD&D Insurance
Retirement Benefits Pension Plan (6% of wages plus interest) with 20% vesting after each year of service
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs)
Other: We are a qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
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