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KYC Emergency Housing Program Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Based Wellness
DIRECT REPORTS:  Service Coordinators, and Social Work Interns

SUMMARY: The KYC Emergency Housing (EH) Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with the KYC Emergency Housing program. This position is responsible for receiving program referrals, completing assessments and relevant program linkage, and providing transitional case management support to participants.  On-call coverage, evenings, and some weekends may be required.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Housing:

  • Coordinates emergency housing placements.
  • Develop individual goal plans with participants. 
  • Monitors participation and progress of participants.
  • Provide aftercare services for 30 days after discharge.
  • Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date paperwork, goal plans, case notes and other documentation.
  • Facilitate participant case review meetings for linkage and referrals.
  • Coordinates maintenance and other facility needs for EH sites.

Administration 

  • Coordinates relevant screenings and intakes, makes necessary program referrals and linkage, and completes required program documentation.
  • Monitors progress of referrals and linkage.
  • Provides supervision and support to service coordinators, and social work interns (as needed).     
  • Complete necessary paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders and KYC's policies and procedures.
  • Provide on call coverage.

Community Engagement & Outreach

  • Supports service coordination through collaboration with other agencies and providers.   
  • Build and maintain relationships with community agencies and providers.
  • Represent KYC at related community meetings, internal committees, and events.
  • Assists with  Drop-in Center programming and special events, as needed.
  • Other duties as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • Master’s degree in a social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSW, LSW preferred.
  • Flexible personality with a high level of comfort meeting new people and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth/young adults.
  • Experience working with homeless and housing insecure/vulnerable youth and young adults.
  • Experience working with survivors of violence, crime, and/or assault; knowledge of specific needs.
  • Experience in case management or working in community based services.
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate independent living skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on a team and independently to create and deliver effective programs.
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth development, adultism, and intersectional identity.
  • Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQIA+ youth issues.
  • Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
  • Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
  • Commitment to KYC’s goals and mission.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or access other means of transportation in order to travel locally for business related to the position.
  • Maintains driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
  • Experience in program management/development.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Strong leadership capacity.
  • Self-motivating, with exceptional time management skills.

Compensation:
The Emergency Housing Program Manager position is a full-time, exempt position with a minimum starting salary of $47,500/year. Benefits include a flexible, hybrid, and wellness centered work environment, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, 10 paid holidays, IRA enrollment, student loan repayment, and flexible/unlimited PTO.

Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org


Kaleidoscope Youth Center is formally based in Columbus; however, operates a statewide, hybrid work environment.  Applicants should live in Ohio or be willing to move to Ohio. We expect this position to be split between remote work and position related in-person meetings; with occasional conferences, meetings, and/or events.

Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.

Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Internship Opportunities


Social work internship opportunities are currently full. If you are interested in being considered for future openings, click:
Social Work Intern Application
Internship opportunities are periodically available in the areas of nonprofit development, marketing, communications (social media), and administration. For consideration, please email a resume to employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Internship
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603 East Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
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P.O. Box 8104
​Columbus, OH 43201
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  • Programs
    • Center Based Programs >
      • Genderscope
    • Community Based Wellness
    • Ohio GSA Network
    • Community Education >
      • KnowTheFacts
      • Ohio Thrives
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