PSH/RRH Manager-Middlesex Supportive Housing

Columbus House, Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time, FLSA Exempt, Non-Essential
PSH/RRH Manager-Middlesex Supportive Housing

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
With guidance from the Director of Housing Services, the Program Manager of Middlesex Services will provide supervision and program management, training and professional development to those occupations working in agency shelter, supportive housing and rapid re-housing programs located in the Middlesex and Hartford region including Wallingford and Meriden in addition to the RIST program in New Haven. Participate in the Middlesex and Hartford CAN and network with other regional providers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise all relevant Middlesex programs staff and to provide all necessary oversight ensuring consistency and continuity of services rendered
• Attend CAN Housing and Case Collaboration meetings as needed
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision, team, staff or CHI meetings as requested
• Complete all required reports
• Oversee intake, departures, foster tenant meetings and group activities
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies and Columbus House management
• Assist Director of Programs in monitoring program budgets and attend budget meetings as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services with a minimum of four years’ experience working in a social service, mental health or substance abuse agency
• Complete knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of case management services for the homeless and at-risk populations
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered-Planning, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed and Gender Specific Care and Housing First philosophies and models
• Knowledgeable of the area network providers and DCF policies
• Skilled in mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues as well as local housing options and entitlement programs
• Computer literate; crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work with improvement teams and foster teamwork
• Ability to work independently or in groups
• Trauma and Gender informed
• Person centered philosophy
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and supervise
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record and daily access to an automobile

Supervised by: Director of Housing Services
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Salary range: $56,000 to $58,656

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 203-773-1430 or email to hr@columbushouse.org or apply at www.columbushouse.org

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