Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from A Safe Haven
Job overview
The Program Manager at A Safe Haven oversees a program and manages a team of Case Managers and Housing Navigators to ensure effective client care and program success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing program staff, coordinating scheduling and performance evaluations, providing direct client support, ensuring regulatory compliance, administering the program budget, developing program objectives and roadmaps, maintaining records, coordinating with external agencies, and reporting to the Director.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a team including Program Supervisors, Case Managers, and Residential Monitors within the CCH Program.
Company overview
A Safe Haven is a Chicago-based social enterprise dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty through comprehensive support services and housing solutions. The organization operates transitional housing facilities, workforce development programs, and social businesses, generating revenue through government contracts, private donations, and its social enterprises. Founded in 1994 by Neli and Brian Rowland, it focuses on sustainable approaches to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency. Their integrated model combines housing, job training, and supportive services, making them a leader in tackling systemic homelessness and poverty.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, especially in social services or housing programs, showcasing your ability to oversee Case Managers and Housing Navigators effectively.
Emphasize your skills in program compliance, budget administration, and staff development, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, as these are key responsibilities for this Program Manager role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as A Safe Haven's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your candidacy is noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the CCH Program or management at A Safe Haven, initiating conversations with ice breakers like asking about recent program initiatives, their experience working in community housing, or how the team navigates regulatory challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'program compliance,' 'staff management,' 'budget administration,' 'client care coordination,' and 'regulatory audits' to pass initial screenings.
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