Program Manager Community Housing

$60,000 - $64,000/Yr

HopeLink Behavioral Health - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

About the position

The Program Manager for Community Housing at HopeLink Behavioral Health is responsible for overseeing the Community Housing program, which supports individuals with serious mental illness in achieving stability and independence. This role involves administering residential programming, providing counseling and case management, and coordinating rehabilitation activities in community settings. The Program Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Community Support Services and will play a vital role in fostering an inclusive community where individuals can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support, counseling, and case management to residents in permanent supported and independent housing settings.
• Develop and implement engaging programs that help residents reach their rehabilitation goals.
• Supervise and mentor 2-3 Community Support Specialists.
• Directly teach community living skills to residents.
• Ensure residents' safety and well-being through monitoring and intervention.
• Collaborate with other service providers to advocate for residents' needs.
• Assist with securing resources necessary for residents' stability.
• Conduct regular reviews and ensure clinical documentation meets all standards.
• Represent the agency at public forums and facilitate residents' integration into the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with significant proven work experience.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional with Adults status (QMHP-A) required.
• Demonstrated mastery of primary counseling and independent living and social skills, including active listening, validation, open-ended questions, values clarification, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, and receiving feedback and empathy skills.
• High degree of empathy toward individuals with serious mental illness; experience working with dually diagnosed SA/MI population in residential settings.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent diagnostic and medication information.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance