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Homeless Operations Manager
Career Insights for Education and Social Policy Program Director (Public Sector)
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What they do
An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.
$191,757 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic team as a Homeless Operations Manager and lead impactful programs dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. In this vital role, you will oversee service delivery, foster community relationships, and ensure compliance with social service standards. Your leadership will empower staff, enhance program development, and create a positive environment for clients from underserved communities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference through innovative program management and compassionate client engagement. Duties Lead and supervise social service program staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to organizational policies. Develop, implement, and evaluate programs tailored to meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities and other barriers. Manage relationships with community partners, government agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate services effectively. Oversee program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with funding requirements and regulations. Provide training and mentorship to staff on topics such as behavioral health, client communication, social services best practices, and cultural competency. Maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and communicate program outcomes clearly to leadership and funding bodies. HMIS and CalAim leadership Ensure all services comply with legal standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies related to social work and disability services. Experience Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs in a social services setting. Demonstrated leadership in managing teams of social service professionals or program staff, including supervising staff supervision activities. Strong relationship management skills with community organizations, government agencies, and clients from underserved communities. Extensive administrative experience including budgeting, program development, compliance monitoring, and report writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, communication, and data analysis purposes. Technical project management experience overseeing program initiatives from conception through implementation. Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to effectively serve diverse populations. Prior experience working within social services or healthcare environments that emphasize client-centered care and inclusive practices.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience working in shelter management highly preferred including successfully managing and coaching staff
- Knowledge of social services and social repercussions relating to homelessness
- Possess crisis intervention and crisis assessment skills
- Current driver's license and insurance.
- Must be insurable under company policy
- Excellent written & oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
- regularly moves about the properties on even and uneven ground to communicate and interact with tenants, clients, and staff; regularly bends, reaches, pushes and pulls to complete kitchen tasks and arrange shelter items Communicate, exchange Information
- must successfully partner with WCCS management and staff via phone, text, or email Detect, identify
- frequently reviews and researches program related topics via the internet Strength
- repetitive lifting, move/rearrange items up to 30 pounds Stationary position
- must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 20% of the time Operate, draft/write, compile
- consistently uses a computer and cell phone to communicate and write/submit reports WCCS is an equal opportunity employer.