About the role

  • Housing Program Manager responsible for managing Housing Support Program operations and coordinating services for stable housing. Leading staff and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Support Program.
  • Ensure services align with Medicaid waiver requirements, state housing regulations, and agency policies.
  • Monitor program performance, service delivery, and participant outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and program workflows.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise Housing Support Specialists and housing staff.
  • Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and coaching.
  • Ensure staff documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant.
  • Oversee the housing search, placement, and stabilization process for program participants.
  • Build relationships with landlords, property managers, and housing providers.
  • Assist staff in resolving housing barriers including evictions, lease issues, and landlord disputes.
  • Ensure all housing support services are documented properly in required systems (such as EVV or other agency platforms).
  • Monitor program compliance with Medicaid waiver requirements and state oversight agencies.
  • Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and regulatory agencies.
  • Develop partnerships with affordable housing providers, community organizations, behavioral health providers, social service agencies, and local housing authorities.
  • Advocate for participants facing housing barriers or discrimination.
  • Identify opportunities to expand housing services statewide.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Housing Development, or related field required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 3–5 years experience in housing programs, supportive housing, case management, or social services
  • Experience supervising staff or managing programs
  • Experience with Medicaid waiver programs or supportive housing preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel throughout New Jersey when necessary

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Work From Home
  • Performance Bonus

Job title

Housing Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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