Program Coordinator
United Way of Central Alabama · Montgomery, AL · 2 days ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
About the Role
Join our mission-driven team in our Montgomery, AL office that is dedicated to helping veterans and their families achieve housing stability. We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic leader to guide case managers, ensure high-quality services, and strengthen partnerships across the community. You’ll oversee staff development, support crisis response, collaborate with VA and local agencies, and help drive Housing First initiatives; all while making a real difference each day! If you're a strong communicator, a supportive coach, and committed to serving those who served, we’d love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision to case managers to ensure veterans and veteran families achieve housing stability
- Oversee onboarding, training, and development of staff to ensure high-quality services are provided to clients in accordance with SSVF grant guidelines and Housing First principles
- Review and approve team’s documentation, including certification, recertification, case notes, and closure goals for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy
- Facilitate weekly supervision meetings to provide performance feedback, track progress towards goals, and support staff in problem-solving and case staffing
- Provide crisis intervention and resolve client concerns under direction of your supervisor
- Ensure consistent contacts are maintained with VA, hospitals, clinics, Vet Centers, homeless shelters, and community agencies
- Ensure case referrals are assigned within program timelines and completed accurately
- Review Temporary Financial Assistance requests for accuracy and supporting documentation of need for submission
- Handle client transfers to other SSVF programs
- Monitor and ensure achievement of monthly Continuous Quality Improvement goals
- Ensure representation at all local Continuum of Care homeless coalitions
- Coordinate closely with local HUD-VASH team
- Ensure relationships with community partners across assigned counties are developed and maintained
- Manage a small caseload of HUD-VASH clients when needed
Knowledge/Skills
- Case management experience, including knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-first practices
- Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to have crucial conversations and provide feedback on employee performance
- Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management Systems
- Able to work as team member
- Familiarity with Housing First, Veteran’s Administration (VA), and/or US Military a plus
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field
- License preferred
- Military experience preferred
- 2 years' supervisory and program management experience required
Working Conditions
- Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes
- Some occasional after-hours/weekend work
- Travel required
Requirements
- Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance
- Valid Alabama driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law
- Cell phone
- Background checks to include criminal record, drug screen, and TB testing
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.