What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Housing position at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia?
Job Title: Program Manager, Joint Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing Program
Location: Norcross and Duluth, Georgia (Gwinnett County) and Chamblee, Georgia (Dekalb County)
Position Type: Part-time, grant funded position up to eighteen months. Approximately 10-20 hours/week
About Us: The mission of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) is to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Founded in 1903 by a group of concerned parishioners in Atlanta, SVdP has grown over the past 120 years to become one of the oldest, largest and most trusted statewide social services safety net organizations in Georgia. SVdP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which operates a main service center in Chamblee with a full-time staff providing programs and services and 74 local chapters across the state staffed by volunteer caseworkers. Focusing on three primary program areas – Hunger, Housing and Health – SVdP provides a spectrum of safety net services to give both immediate help and empower neighbors for a self-sufficient future. SVdP maintains over forty community food pantries across the state, including a flagship pantry in Chamblee that resembles a grocery store. The housing programs include the Motel to Home program, transitional housing, rental assistance, and motel assistance. SVdP launched a free community pharmacy in Georgia in 2021, which fills over 2,500 prescriptions per month. There are currently nine thrift stores in operation and an e-commerce store, supporting neighbors’ needs.
SVdP is dedicated to providing support and assistance to help households obtain stable, sustainable housing. This position manages our pilot STABLE (Supporting Transition to A Better Living Environment) Program – a Joint Transitional Housing/Rapid Rehousing Program.
Position Summary: The STABLE Program Manager will oversee the implementation and daily operations of a joint transitional housing and rapid rehousing program for 12 households over the course of 18 months. This role requires strong case coordination skills to ensure the program effectively supports individuals and families transitioning from homelessness to stable, self-sufficient rental housing. This position provides individualized case management services to households as they transition from living in a subsidized motel, to a subsidized rental unit, and ultimately into self-sufficiency.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinates 30 days motel and 12-month leases for 12 participant households.
Intake Related Duties:
· Conducts initial pre-screen and assessment of clients to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
· Provides clear information to clients about available services, eligibility criteria, and the intake process.
Case Management Duties:
· Gathers and documents and pertinent information regarding the client’s background and any other relevant details.
· Connects clients with appropriate services and resources.
· Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and case notes.
· Creates and monitors individualized service plans (ISP) in collaboration with program participants with time-sensitive goals for employment and housing.
· Coordinates with SVdP’s LEAP (landlord engagement) and IAP (income advancement) programs and benefits navigator.
· Maintains consistent case manager check-ins to monitor ISPs.
· Coordinates assistance
