Supportive Housing Program Manager

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

As the Program Manager for Housing, you will oversee the daily operation and coordination of supportive housing programs for families experiencing homelessness within the LSS Housing and Family Services Department. The primary functions of this position is coordination and execution of housing programs in the St. Cloud area. You will oversee FHPAP, Keeping Families Together, Rapid ReHousing and site based housing programs and be responsible for monthly financial tracking and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership within the department including program development, modeling of direct service delivery and contribution to the creation of new initiatives.
• Monitor revenue and expense reports and contribute to the creation of annual budgets.
• Provide supervision of front-line staff in the Housing Department.
• Provide support to households to address the barriers leading to homelessness, improve the quality of their lives, strengthen family functioning, and teach life skills that will allow them to be able to obtain and maintain community living in the least restrictive environment possible.

What We Offer You:

• An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan, paid holidays, and 3 float days.
• Opportunities to continue professional development.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is supportive, healthy and fun!
• A diverse workplace.
• An outstanding reputation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human service or equivalent plus 4 years' experience in a human services field required.
• Valid driver's license and current insurance.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention; chemical dependency treatment, physical or sexual abuse, family violence required.
• Knowledge and experience about motiviational interviewing, harm reduction, housing first model and trauma informed care.
• Previous experience working with low-income families and homelessness.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a culturally diverse population and of cultural competency.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, family members, co-workers, supervisor, and others.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while functioning as part of a larger team to promote a positive, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.