Housing Program Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, with support from Deputy Director
DIRECT REPORTS: RRH Case Manager, Housing Service Coordinator, and KYC Housing Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Housing Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with, KYC Housing Programs, which include the RRH Program which works to provide permanent, supported housing for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homeless, housing insecurity/vulnerability and are survivors of violence and/or crime; KYC Host Home Network which matches young people in need of urgent/emergency housing with volunteer hosts in the community; and KYC Supportive Co-Housing Program which is a supportive, intentional community living to meet the needs of homeless, housing insecure, and housing vulnerable young people.
This position is the primary contact for KYC Housing Programs. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The KYC Housing Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Housing Program Manager
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.
DIRECT REPORTS: RRH Case Manager, Housing Service Coordinator, and KYC Housing Interns
SUMMARY: The KYC Housing Program Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of, and administrative duties associated with, KYC Housing Programs, which include the RRH Program which works to provide permanent, supported housing for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homeless, housing insecurity/vulnerability and are survivors of violence and/or crime; KYC Host Home Network which matches young people in need of urgent/emergency housing with volunteer hosts in the community; and KYC Supportive Co-Housing Program which is a supportive, intentional community living to meet the needs of homeless, housing insecure, and housing vulnerable young people.
This position is the primary contact for KYC Housing Programs. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and provides support and communication between landlords and residents.
- Provides direct supervision to case managers, service coordinators, and social work interns.
- Monitors participation and progress of participants.
- Plans and directs service coordination through collaboration with other agencies and providers.
- Monitor housing for safety and housekeeping issues.
- Provides employment support by helping to coordinating services with employers and organizational partners.
- Oversee aftercare service to clients or landlords when needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with local landlords and employers.
- Collaboration with other Family Providers/Community Partners
- Build and maintain relationships with outside referral agencies.
- Develop and provide community education and training to increase awareness and inclusive community and service practices for LGBTQ+ and Ally youth/young adults.
- Conduct recruiting, screening, interviewing, and training of new volunteers and interns.
- Facilitate case review meetings.
- Ensure the maintenance up-to-date paperwork, goal plans, case notes and other documentation.
- Complete necessary required paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Represent KYC at related community meetings, internal committees, and events.
- Assists with programming and special events as needed.
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSW, LSW required; LISW-S preferred.
- Outgoing personality with high level of comfort meeting new people and exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth/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 Marsy’s Law and other practices related to victim/survivor rights and advocacy.
- 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 LGBTQ+ 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, values, and mission.
- Working knowledge of landlord/tenant law; or capacity to learn.
- Ability to reliable transportation.
- 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 KYC Housing Program Manager is a full-time position. Salary range is $45,000-$47,500. Benefits include health care coverage, 100% dental and vision coverage, mileage reimbursement, access to LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, flexible work schedule, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org. Subject: Housing Program Manager
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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