Supportive Housing Program Manager with 800 Hiring Bonus

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!$800 hiring bonus: $400 at Hire and $400 at 6 months of successful employment!Job Summary:As the Program Manager for Housing, you will oversee site based and scattered site supportive housing programs and transitional housing for parenting youth 18-24 years old. The primary function of this position is coordination and execution of housing programs in the 7-county metro area. This role will include program development and supervision of 3 front line staff.Additional Responsibilities:Provide case management to our families 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.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 case managers and interns in the Housing Department.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:Degree in human service, or equivalent knowledge through alternative courses of study and life experience equivalent4 years' experience in a human services field preferred.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 motivational 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.

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