Program Manager at Veterans Supportive Housing Program

At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME. 

Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people’s lives. 

Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we’re all seeking to better our community. We’re looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization and consider the diversity of staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. 

Operating at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline. 

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Program Manager oversees all aspects of the assigned program(s). The primary role of the Manager is to ensure service delivery is consistent with the Compass mission, values, and vision through appropriate planning, implementation, operation, and evaluation of assigned program(s). They also seek meaningful cross-program collaborations through knowledge of other agency programs, initiatives, and strategic plans.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: With permanent supportive housing for individuals and families who are Veterans, our Compass Veterans Center in Renton offers a variety of veteran specific services. Reading groups and art classes for children in our youth center engage young residents, and case management services help adults find the support they need. The program is open to veteran individuals and families who have experienced homelessness, and those earning between zero to 60 percent Area Median Income (AMI).

LOCATION: Near Renton High School (Renton, WA)
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Permanent Supportive Housing
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; plus on-call for emergency/crisis support
MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes)
SALARY RANGE: $78,000-$84,000 Annual DOE within Compass range

 

FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a human service setting with housing insecurity, mental health, substance use, employment, or domestic violence issues, required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct supervision/management of direct service employees, required.
• Experience in developing and enforcing operating and services procedures, identifying, and implementing best practices in working with homeless and low-income individuals, desired.
• Experience in outreach, case management and other direct service delivery for homeless and low-income families and individuals, desired.
• Experience in managing an affordable housing facility including dealing with landlord-tenant-related issues, desired.
• Experience in grant writing and contract negotiation, desired.
• Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, desired.
• Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, desired.
• Valid WA driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and a driving record that meets Compass standards, required.
• Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in social work or related field will be seen as a compliment to the required experience.

HOW TO APPLY? 

Complete an application today at: https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/employment/  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Compass Housing Alliance maintains practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity and strives to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, gender identity, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, sensory, physical or mental disability, caste status, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability and all other groups protected by law. Compass’s policies and practices are intended to promote diversity and equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, such as: recruitment, selection, compensation, hours of work, work schedules, benefits, training, retention, promotions, demotions, transfers, advertising, layoff, and termination. All employees of the agency are required to comply with the provisions of these policies. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.