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Program Manager, Housing

Abode


Job Location:

San Mateo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 90000
Posted: 31 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 28 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Abode one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area is seeking a Program Manager for our San Mateo County Office in San Mateo CA.

About Abode:

At Abode we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Our mission is toâsolve homelessnessâthrough housing and supportive services that help individuals and families achieve stability and independence. Grounded in theâHousing First model we meet people where they are and provide individualized support based on their needs goals and strengths. When you join Abode youre not just taking a job youre becoming part of a team creating meaningful change in our communities and a commitment to lasting housing stability.

Our Values:

We start with dignity take smart risks be transparent solve for today and tomorrow and spark each others strengthsâin everything we do!

The Diverse Culture:â

We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. â

About The Role:

The Programs Manager is responsible for the oversight of various Housing Programs serving homeless individuals and families. âKey responsibilities include supervision of housing services close coordination with case management partners budget and contracts oversight for large public contracts housing inventory landlords and property managers maintaining a close focus on successful outcomes for program participants; to ensure successful program delivery.ââ

How You Make An Impact:

  • Provide leadership and direction to all Abode Services programs under this umbrella.âââ
  • Manage multiple housing programs with the primary function of creating sustaining and growing relationships with community partners that enable Abode to provide appropriate housing to participants.
  • Act as the primary liaison with all County and City departments and partners.ââ
  • Supervise Housing Services Coordinators and Housing Specialists and others depending on the requirements of a particular program.ââ
  • Develop implement and monitor housing rental programs for homeless households.
  • Supervise and maintain the inventory of affordable appropriate housing units secured by a participants direct lease contract with a landlord.
  • Participate as a member of the County Housing Team by attending management meetings developing housing plans reviewing budgets and establishing policies and procedures of various rental subsidy programs.â
  • Provide assistance and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution as appropriate.
  • Responsible for contract compliance reporting and monitoring for multiple programs and funding streams including financial reviews budgets and projections; chart audits; and managing funder relationships.
  • Ensure compliance of Fair Housing rules and regulations contract requirements and eviction procedures.
  • Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual reports which include but are not limited to the following data:â rent subsidy and participant amounts occupancy rate participant demographic information and program eligibility and socio-economic data for monitoring purposes.
  • Review monthly rent reports for accuracy monitor and maintain monthly subsidy balance tracking and projection reports.ââ
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy as it relates to invoicing to the county.
  • Work with funding agencies to provide required information and implementation and monitoring procedures to insure proper data collection and reimbursement.
  • Represent Abode Services housing programs at meetings with County Social Services Agency and other collaborative service providers and City jurisdictional stakeholders.
  • Submit all data in HMIS and other relevant systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Psychology Human Services Social Work Sociology or related field required.
  • 2 years of professional experience in social work psychology or related fields and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income special needs households.
  • 2 years managing complex contracts in excess of $1M.
  • Experience in designing and operating effective programs including the development implementation and enforcement of well-designed policies and procedures.
  • Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Drivers License and current auto insurance along with a clean DMV record is required.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable federal state and local laws.
  • Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent verbal & written communication organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Considerable knowledge of housing programs including tenant-based rental assistance master leasing fair housing principles tenant rights and responsibilities and crisis prevention and management.
  • Experienced in administrative skills supporting staff in maintaining proper fiscal and programmatic files developing and reviewing reports and invoices and conducting other tasks to support regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
  • Ability to understand and adapt existing programs to policy and regulatory changes as needed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs systems and platforms.
  • Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
  • Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence cultural humility with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

Our Benefits and Perks:â

  • Compensation:
  • SALARY $75000.00 $90000.00 annually/ EXEMPT
  • Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • PTO:19 days per year increasing with tenure
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
  • Health & Wellness:
    • 100% medical dental and vision coverage options for employees
    • Agency dependent health care contributionâ
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Retirement Plan: 403(b)âPlan w/ Employer Match & Contribution Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits:
    • Commuter Assistance
    • Life Insurance
    • Legal Services
  • Mission Driven Culture: Join a team thats passionate about making a meaningful impact in the fight to end homelessness.â

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change add delete upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace


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