Program Manager

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Program Manager, Employment Services who provides lasting solutions for people who are homeless, formally homeless and at risk of homelessness through assisting participants in obtaining employment. The manager will lead a team of employees in outreaching potential participants and assisting them in exploring career options, creating resumes, interview coaching, job searches, supported services (transportation, etc.), as well as follow along support after hire. The manager will be responsible all aspects of team supervision as well as for grant management and all associated reporting requirements. This position is located at 563 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, and reports to the Director of Employment Services.

Coalition Benefits

In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including:

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions

1. Responsible for all services provided under the grants for which they are responsible.
2. Completion of all required reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Monitors compliance with all grant outcome requirements.
4. Works closely with accounting department on management of grant funds.
5. Recruits and hires all staff within their program(s).
6. Responsible for direction and supervision of staff within their program(s).
7. Provides all job descriptions, reports, and reviews necessary.
8. Provides direct services when necessary.
9. Works closely with all other CCH programs and managers to develop an integrated system of care.
10. Implements quality improvement activities, providing oversight, implementation, documentation and follow-up.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications Summary

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in appropriate field.
2. Supervisory experience preferred.
3. Experience with employment or vocational services.
4. High degree of knowledge regarding homelessness.
5. Proven effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Ability to function effectively as a member of interdisciplinary team.
7. Strong leadership skill as evidenced by previous roles, responsibilities and/or accomplishments.
8. Ability to prioritize multiple job responsibilities, work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
9. Understanding of state and federal requirements regarding confidentiality, professional relationships, record keeping and other relevant matters.
10. (Applicants who are Veterans are highly preferred if supervising a program that specializes in veteran services).

WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.

• Denver, CO, USA