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NAMI San Diego

Independence & Housing Program Manager

NAMI San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Company Description NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.

Primary Responsibilities/Function The Program Manager of Independence and Housing works alongside the Director to plan, organize, and direct the day‑to‑day operations of the Department, ensuring contract compliance, goal attainment, and benchmark achievement. The Department focuses on the operation of all street outreach teams and case management programs for those who are unhoused, homelessness prevention and/or diversion strategies, and all NAMI San Diego/Imperial Valley residential programs—including independent or communal living homes, transitional housing, non‑congregate bridge programs, and shelter projects. The Program Manager supports strategic planning, personnel management, contract and budget compliance, and provides leadership with the program design‑funding‑implementation‑evaluation cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit, supervise, train, and recognize department staff

Directly supervise the NAMI Encampment Resolution Riverbed program and teams

Work in the field with the Encampment Resolution team to ensure project goals and deliverables are attained and provide guidance to case management staff

Ensure department data is tracked in the appropriate data entry systems in a timely and accurate manner and pull reports as needed to maintain data quality

Ensure all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting is completed

Lead monthly case conferencing meetings for each Encampment Resolution program's case load

Collaborate with Program Managers and the Director to ensure department standards are met

Support the department director in generating and implementing internal processes, document workflows, and standardizing homeless outreach and residential programs

Assist in budget adherence and spending

Participate in community relations efforts of NAMI San Diego/Imperial Counties

Attend required training, provide or secure training for employees, and ensure timely completion of training

Perform other duties as assigned

Accountability Reports to Director of Independence and Housing

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Minimum Requirements

Reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality required

Must have a satisfactory driving record and be willing to drive a personal or company vehicle

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred (Social Work, Psychology, Community, Education, Advocacy/Activism) or equivalent work experience

2‑4 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a non‑profit setting

Significant experience working with homeless populations, individuals with mental health disorders and/or substance use

Familiarity with the mental health, substance use disorder or homelessness fields and/or lived expertise preferred

Must be committed, dependable, trustworthy, and passionate about housing and mental health recovery

Must work well in an often unpredictable environment and adapt to a fast‑changing setting

Must be well organized, detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to conduct business in a respectful and professional manner

Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Intermediate‑to-advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web navigation

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Due to our work with vulnerable populations and county contractor requirements, applicants will be required to undergo a background check following a contingent offer of employment and must receive satisfactory results prior to a final offer of employment. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please feel free to reach out to HR@namisd.org.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Project Management and Information Technology

Industry: Mental Health Care

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