What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at United Way of Central Alabama?
Make an Impact as a SSVF Case Management Supervisor!
Join our mission-driven team in our Montgomery, AL office that is dedicated to helping veterans and their families achieve housing stability. We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic leader to guide case managers, ensure high-quality services, and strengthen partnerships across the community. You’ll oversee staff development, support crisis response, collaborate with VA and local agencies, and help drive Housing First initiatives; all while making a real difference each day! If you're a strong communicator, a supportive coach, and committed to serving those who served, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and help change lives!
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision to case managers to ensure veterans and veteran families achieve housing stability
- Oversee onboarding, training, and development of staff to ensure high-quality services are provided to clients in accordance with SSVF grant guidelines and Housing First principles
- Review and approve team’s documentation, including certification, recertification, case notes, and closure goals for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy
- Facilitate weekly supervision meetings to provide performance feedback, track progress towards goals, and support staff in problem-solving and case staffing
- Provide crisis intervention and resolve client concerns under direction of your supervisor
- Ensure consistent contacts are maintained with VA, hospitals, clinics, Vet Centers, homeless shelters, and community agencies
- Ensure case referrals are assigned within program timelines and completed accurately
- Review Temporary Financial Assistance requests for accuracy and supporting documentation of need for submission
- Handle client transfers to other SSVF programs
- Monitor and ensure achievement of monthly Continuous Quality Improvement goals
- Ensure representation at all local Continuum of Care homeless coalitions
- Coordinate closely with local HUD-VASH team
- Ensure relationships with community partners across assigned counties are developed and maintained
- Manage a small caseload of HUD-VASH clients when needed
Knowledge/Skills
- Case management experience, including knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-first practices
- Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to have crucial conversations and provide feedback on employee performance
- Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management Systems
- Able to work as team member
- Familiarity with Housing First, Veteran’s Administration (VA), and/or US Military a plus
Education/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field
- License preferred
- Military experience preferred
- 2 years' supervisory and program management experience required
Working Conditions
Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes
Some occasional after-hours/weekend work
Travel required
Requirements
Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance
Valid Alabama driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law
Cell phone
Background checks to include criminal record, drug screen, and TB testing
Ability to lift 30 lbs.