Single Sites PSH Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting: Temporary Full Time (40 hours/week), FLSA Exempt, Non-Essential

Single Sites PSH Manager

VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested 

Company Overview & Mission  
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless. 

Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities." 

Purpose

This position is a durational one-year period and will terminate at the end of June 2027 with the possibility of extension if additional funding is secured. Permanent Supportive Housing provides affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness with a focus on those who meet the definition of chronically homeless. With guidance from the Director of Housing Services, the Single Sites Permanent Supportive Housing Manager will provide supervision, program management, training, and professional development to staff within their department. The Single Sites Permanent Supportive Housing Manager will monitor program outcomes, staff performance, budgets, and data quality, complete required reports, participate in and coordinate with the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Networks, and represent Columbus House during required meetings and committees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Single Sites Permanent Supportive Housing Case Managers to ensure they are meeting program and agency expectations and requirements.
• Hire and train new Single Sites Permanent Supportive Housing staff.
• Review Permanent Supportive Housing program matches from the Greater New Haven CAN and ensure that accepted clients meet eligibility criteria.
• Regularly monitor data quality and program and staff performance.
• Work with the Director to monitor program budgets.
• Conduct monthly supervision and team meetings with staff.
• Attend monthly supervision with the Director as well as other required agency meetings.
• Attend weekly and monthly agency, program, and network meetings as required.
• Assist staff with conducting education efforts and developing mutually reinforcing relationships with property management.
• Conduct regular chart audits to prepare for funder and internal audits.
  • Expected to complete and review a variety of high-quality documentation (CARF Accredited, Department of Housing, etc.)
  • Experience with HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) or ability to become proficient in database systems.
• Complete Columbus House, City, State, and Federal reports as required.
• Set and maintain boundaries and adhere to confidentiality.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and social service providers.
• Understand and accept different backgrounds while providing a non-judgmental approach to rendering services.
• Provide temporary caseload coverage for vacant positions as determined by program needs.
• Monitor case managers’ facilitation of and participation in monthly tenant meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required with a minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative or management role
• Financial literacy
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently or in groups
• Ability to work with improvement teams and foster teamwork
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered-Planning, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed and Gender Specific Care and Housing First philosophies and models
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record

Supervised by: Director of Housing Services
Salary: $58,656- $60,000 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full-time employment
• 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or apply at

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply