Wellspring Family Services jobs

Department: Housing Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Compensation: $81,120/annually Reports to: Director of Housing For over 130 years, Wellspring Family Services has been helping families and individuals in King County overcome crisis and achieve lasting stability. As a nonprofit, multi-service agency, we focus on preventing homelessness and supporting families through comprehensive, wraparound services. Our programs include: Housing Services: helping families regain and maintain stable housing. The Family Store: offering free clothing and essentials for children ages 0-17. At Wellspring, we believe every child deserves a safe and stable home - and we work every day to make that vision a reality. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Everyone is welcome here, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and people with lived experience of homelessness. The Role: Housing Program Manager The Housing Program Manager works to strengthen and support housing stability by overseeing assigned prevention programs and providing supervision to a team of Housing Stability Specialists. In collaboration with peers, the Housing Program Manager is responsible for creating a cohesive culture amongst all Housing programs. In addition to duties such as staff supervision, this position will provide some direct case management for households with different needs. If you're passionate about community impact, thrive in relationship-based work, and believe in the power of housing stability - this is the role for you. What You'll Do Oversees and manages assigned housing programs, ensuring service delivery and program objectives meet contract targets. Monitors performance, reporting, funding requirements, and budget status. Support the Director of Housing in implementing the evaluation plan, ensuring accurate and timely data collection. Review and discuss outcome data, implement policy, or practice changes based on evaluation findings. Collaborate with leadership to prepare for audits and monitoring visits, ensuring case record compliance, preparing required documents, and coordinating staff participation. Partner with the Director to maintain Housing Services policies and procedures, identifying and implementing process improvement with staff collaboration. Supervises a team of Housing Stability Specialists, ensuring compliance with policies, legal requirements, and confidentiality standards, while providing training, coaching, performance management, and program communication. Uses reflective supervision to support staff in managing cases, addressing secondary trauma, and fostering continual learning through regular case reviews. Represents the agency in professional and community networks, sharing program services and outcomes by participating in relevant meetings and seeking community speaking opportunities. Maintains collaborative relationships with funders, landlords and partners, supports contract development, and provides feedback on service delivery capabilities. Engages clients in obtaining and maintaining housing using a client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. What You Bring 5+ years of experience in housing services, case management, or community engagement. Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally appropriate services to individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as to support vulnerable populations such as those transitioning out of homelessness. Utilizes culturally responsive strategies. Knowledge of trauma's impact and ability to use a respectful, collaborative, and empowering approach with clients. Skilled in supervising staff through clear guidance, regular feedback, and timely performance management. Demonstrate advanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and apply culturally responsive strategies. Understanding of landlord-tenant laws and conflict resolution. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases. Ability to travel to meet with clients, partners, and attend community events. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care. Preferred: Language skills in Spanish, Oromo, Tigrinya, Amharic, and/or Somali is a plus. (spoken and written). Experience designing or leading youth programs. Knowledge of local community resources. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 30 days paid time off per year + 10 paid holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program Counseling Session Reimbursement DEIA Training & Employee Resource Groups Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Accessibility & Inclusion We value diversity and are committed to creating an accessible environment for all applicants. If you need a disability accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR@wellspringfs[dot]org. Ready to Apply? Submit your application online at: ************************************** - click on “Career Center” to apply!