Program Manager, Interim Housing

505 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA •

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Job Description
Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Title: Program Manager

Department: Interim Housing

Reports to: Director

Direct Reports: Case Managers and Line Staff

Status: Full-time, Exempt Sunday-Thursday 4:30pm-12:30am
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan.

SUMMARY
The Program Manager, SAMOSHEL will be responsible for administrative oversight, and supervision of case management and line staff for this Interim Housing Program for The People Concern. They will also provide strong day-to-day administrative and supervisory oversight and ensure successful performance-based outcomes. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of programming, while fostering teamwork and integration among staff working in this program. Selected candidate will work

Sunday-Thursday 4:30pm-12:30am

with the ability to flex their schedule to accommodate oversight of staff working swing and overnight weekdays and all weekend shifts.

Develop effective relationships with clients using a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance addiction

Provide guidance to staff, ensuring that they are able to implement appropriate interventions to reduce barriers

Promote opportunities to support critical thinking among team members

Provide crisis intervention and triage services

Work with the Director to ensure that the physical site is well-maintained and safe

Ensuring all required Postings are within the facilities

Provide training and welcome to all new staff during on-boarding

Conducting facility walk-through to identify health and safety concerns.

Provide oversight of the daily operations of the shelter, including scheduling of staff and making sure that all shifts are appropriately covered

Work with the management team to provide on call coverage for emergencies

Develop expert knowledge of the documentation required by the agency and the funders

Ensure compliance with documentation standards, including electronic databases and paper charts, and ensure timely documentation submissions by conducting weekly audits of client charts and HMIS Data.

Work with housing department and city partners to ensure most vulnerable are being matched to best fit housing options

Manage intake process and ensure that all open beds remain filled with appropriate referral in timely manner

Assist with preparing data for reports to funders, and track other data as directed

Ensure adherence to agency policies and procedures

Facilitate weekly case conferencing to create a supportive environment and ensure the reduction of barriers that prevent an individual from developing an appropriate housing plan

Complete performance evaluations on all direct reports

Communicate effectively and in a timely manner, with management, peers, collaborators, and funders

Coordinate and collaborate with other agency programs to provide greater support and assistance to clients in this program

Maintain client confidentiality at all times, while following agency, state, and HIPAA laws

Incorporate life skills programming and other milieu and enrichment services into the program design

Develop and improve programming, identify and implement new systems when appropriate, manage budgets and participate in hiring of all staff

Train staff on programmatic expectations, including documentation, boundaries, and strength-based approaches to interventions

And all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, Masters’ degree in mental health field (Social Work, MFT, or Psychology) a plus

Minimum two years of experience in a nonprofit setting at an agency that provides services to individuals who have a history of homelessness, mental illness, or are dually diagnosed

At least two years of leadership/management experience preferred in an Interim Housing site preferred

Minimum of two years’ experience providing Case Management services to homeless population required

Skilled in non-violent crisis intervention

Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by the population served

Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, teambuilding and computer skills

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work independently and creatively

Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, team building, and computer skills

Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Ability to provide some evening and weekend hours to ensure continuity of care

On-call 24/7 a requirement

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications

Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1 st Aid certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment

On occasion, walk or drive to different local sites

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 20 pounds

Will necessate working in busy and at times loud environments

Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor

May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day

Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration

Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication

Work with minimal supervision

Perform other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times

Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues

Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines

Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency

Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The People Concern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applicants/Resumes are encouraged from women, persons of different ethnic backgrounds, disabled, and persons over the age of 55.

Expected Behaviors of All Staff

Act as a role model

Demonstrate a sense of responsibility

Continuously learn and improve

Acknowledge your own areas of improvement

Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback

Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

TELUS Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More

The People Concern University & Certificates

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