For more than 50 years, Berkeley Food & Housing Project (BFHP) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in six counties in the bay area - Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated in our mission to ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our communities.

Program Description

A Pathway to Housing for Homeless Veterans! Insight Housing’s Roads Home program assists low-income Veteran families experiencing homelessness to attain housing placement and housing stability. The program provides street and venue-based outreach, case management, permanent housing placement, temporary financial assistance, employment assistance, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. The program will work with all participants to develop and carry out action plans that improve their health and wellness.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the SolanoCounty Roads Home program. The Program Manager will be responsible for staff supervision and training, program compliance, budget tracking, and ensuring program is meeting overall contract objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Solano County Roads Home program.
• In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, hire, onboard, train, supervise, evaluate, and terminate as necessary all Solano County Roads Home staff.
• Review and approve all SSVF intake files for program eligibility.
• Ensure that clients receive appropriate services as required by our SSVF contracts.
• Meet with clients to resolve grievances as needed.
• Review and approve all financial assistance requests and provide to Finance department. Ensure all requests are accurate and timely.
• Participate in all VA calls as assigned.
• Maintain files and statistical information, and assist with preparation of program statistical reports to comply with government and foundation contracts.
• Ensure the VA monthly repository upload is accurate and submitted on time.
• Collaborate with the Continuum of Care (CoC) and the other VA providers in Solano County to ensure services are delivered efficiently.
• Actively participate in the Veteran By Name List efforts in collaboration with the CoC and other VA providers in the county.
• Co-lead the Veteran Leadership Team meetings in collaboration with other SSVF providers in the region.
• Ensure participation in the Operation Vets Home Collaborative in SolanoCounty.
• Facilitate weekly program staff meetings.
• In conjunction with the Senior Program Manager, plan and facilitate the quarterly all Roads Home Team Meetings.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, trainings, and case conferences, as assigned.
• Complete and submit own timesheets and approve staff timesheet in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work within the framework of Insight Housing’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Commitment to serving homeless individuals. 3-5 years’ experience providing case management services to homeless individuals, low-income Veterans and/or individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Minimum two years of experience in program management and staff supervision.
• General knowledge of local community resources.

• Strong community networking skills and ability to build resources and relationships that improve continuity of care.
• Knowledge of the VA Health Care system strongly preferred.
• Veteran status preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and calendaring applications. Experience with HMIS data entry strongly preferred. Experience with database reporting and extensive data entry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearance at all times.

Special Requirements

• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
• Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
• May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: $72,000/annual