Home to Hope Program Manager - Reentry & Behavioral Health Support (Grant-Funded)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
First review of applications will begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.
To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE:
This is a two-year pilot grant-funded position through Opioid Settlement and/or Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority funding. The position may transition into a permanent role after the grant period based on budget availability and program outcomes.
The Home to Hope program is moving from case-by-case assistance to a structured, phased program, and the Program Manager will lead that work. A key function of this position is designing the program framework, services, and educational materials that help returning residents move from crisis to stability and, over time, to self-sufficiency.
The Home to Hope Program Manager – Reentry & Behavioral Health Support performs responsible, complex professional and administrative work requiring initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage program functions aligned with the City’s strategic priorities. Home to Hope helps Charlottesville-area residents returning from incarceration rebuild stable lives through peer navigation, individual case planning, and connections to housing, employment, treatment, and education. This position designs and manages the program model, daily operations, supportive-service systems, internal controls, and program evaluation functions of the Home to Hope Reentry Program and supervises a team of peer navigators with lived experience of reentry. The Program Manager contributes to the implementation of Council and organizational priorities by ensuring that program operations are grounded in transparent decision-making, clear communication, and accountable administrative practices. The role collaborates with staff in the Office of the Chief Prosperity Officer and key partners across the organization to support the City Manager’s vision for operational and organizational excellence.
This position is expected to model a disciplined, empathetic, strategic, and collaborative leadership approach consistent with the City’s organizational excellence performance standard. The Program Manager works as an engaged and accountable member of the Prosperity Office teams supporting the Chief Prosperity Officer in developing, executing, and evaluating initiatives that strengthen equity, economic mobility, and reentry success for justice-involved residents.
The hiring amount for this position is not to exceed $80,000 Annually. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:
- Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
- Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
- 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
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Choice of retirement plan:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
- Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.
Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or other relevant field AND at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in human services, reentry programming, behavioral health navigation, program management, program evaluation, case coordination, or a highly related field.
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- Associates degree in Human Services, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or other relevant field
AND at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in human services, reentry programming, behavioral health navigation, program management, program evaluation, case coordination, or a highly related field.
OR
- High School Diploma or GED AND at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in human services, reentry programming, behavioral health navigation, program management, program evaluation, case coordination, or a highly related field.
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- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
- Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Preferred:
- Experience designing programs, service models, or curricula for adults, including setting goals and measuring outcomes.
- Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) certification or equivalent peer support credential; AND/ OR Qualified Mental Health Professional–Adult (QMHP-A), or eligibility for QMHP-A registration; OR Certification or coursework in Substance Abuse Counseling (CSAC or CSAC-A); AND/OR Formal training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, crisis response, or behavioral health navigation.
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals, individuals affected by SUD/OUD, or those with co-occurring mental health needs.
- Experience supervising staff or providing structured workflow oversight, coaching, or functional supervision.
- Experience leading or supervising individuals in peer roles.