ABOUT WELLNEST
Founded in 1924, Wellnest has always been on the leading edge of mental health and supportive services for children and families. Wellnest helped to pioneer early intervention programs for the 0-5 population, intensive services for at-risk children and families, skills-based mental health services for young adults 16-25, and an inventive collaboration with primary care providers, bringing mental health professionals on-site in community settings. Wellnest’s Socially Integrated Service Model is designed to address the whole child, from 0-25, the entire family, and their communities. We blend evidence-based clinical practices to address the effects of trauma; youth development programs and TAY housing to enable children and youth to develop coping skills, self-esteem and stability; and family support services to build on family strengths to promote thriving futures. We work in partnership with the family and engage the larger community—particularly schools and other youth service providers—because we recognize that children need functional families and healthy communities to thrive.
ROLE SUMMARY
The housing program manager works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes other members of the clinical, management, and housing teams. The program manager leads the housing programs that provides housing stability for Transitional Age Youth (ages 18-26). Housing programs include permanent supportive housing for project-based and scattered site housing programs as well as transitional housing programs. The program manager works with several different funders and stakeholders including but not limited to Department of Mental Health, Department of Health Services, Department of Probation, and Department of Children and Family Services. The program manager needs to work well with interdisciplinary teams, coordinate with external stakeholders, and be able to manage crisis and urgent situations calmly.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Crisis Response
Outreach
Program and Compliance
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and five prior years of experience in housing management.
Experience working with TAY, homeless youth, and vulnerable populations. Strong organizational, written,
communication and teamwork skills are a must, and is able to maintain a calm demeanor while handling
multiple tasks without losing productivity. Five years minimum supervising others in a community setting
required. Knowledge of multiple countywide systems required.
Conditions Of Employment:
Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver’s license and insurable driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. Use of a
personal vehicle is required to complete the essential duties of this position. In keeping with Company policy
for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for Tuberculosis (TB), and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated and boosted per eligibility guidance against COVID-19 by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health,
individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the
second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health
Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson
[J&J]/Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.
Working Conditions: Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee
may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.
Reasoning Ability:
Physical Demands:
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