Program Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Since 1971, A New Leaf has been dedicated to its mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” making a positive impact on the lives of over 24,000 people annually in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. A New Leaf is committed to empowering individuals and enriching communities through transformative services. Guided by our core values—Compassion, Passion for Results, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Conscientiousness—we strive to create meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities we serve. Job Summary: The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight of supportive services at Thunderbird Apartments and the Phoenix Master Lease Program. This position supervises staff, ensures quality resident services, supports housing stability outcomes, and maintains compliance with agency and funding requirements. The Program Manager collaborates with internal departments, property management, landlords, and community partners to support program success and advance A New Leaf's mission and goals. Salary: $62,000 yr Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm (Flex hours -Weekends as needed based on program needs) Responsibilities: 1. Oversee day-to-day supportive services operations for Thunderbird Apartments and the Phoenix Master Lease Program. 2. Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate supportive services staff across Thunderbird Apartments and the Phoenix Master Lease Program. 3. Establish performance expectations, support professional development, and provide ongoing coaching, accountability, and performance management. 4. Coordinate staff schedules, site coverage, caseloads, and workloads to ensure effective and responsive service delivery. 5. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team environment that reflects A New Leaf's mission, values, and service standards. 6. Lead and support organizational and program changes through effective communication, collaboration, and staff engagement. 7. Ensure compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, funding regulations, program standards, and applicable laws. 8. Monitor program performance, service quality, housing stability outcomes, and contract deliverables; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies when needed. 9. Review service documentation, assessments, data entry, reports, and housing outcomes for accuracy, timeliness, quality, and compliance. 10. Align staffing, resources, and service delivery strategies with program goals, performance measures, and intended outcomes. 11. Ensure residents receive individualized, strengths-based supportive services that promote housing stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being. 12. Oversee Phoenix Master Lease supportive services, including resident engagement, housing stability planning, referrals, landlord communication, and tenancy support. 13. Support staff in addressing housing barriers, lease compliance concerns, conflict resolution, crisis situations, and service coordination needs. 14. Coordinate resident engagement activities, life skills programming, community-building opportunities, and resident events that support housing stability and positive outcomes. 15. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, community partners, landlords, property management companies, funding agencies, and other stakeholders. 16. Attend and participate in internal and external meetings, trainings, and collaborative initiatives that support program goals and organizational objectives. 17. Collaborate with the Philanthropy Department to coordinate volunteer involvement and support program activities. 18. Communicate program updates, outcomes, operational needs, and challenges through verbal communication, reports, and other required documentation. 19. Manage Thunderbird Apartments campus events, room reservations, facility access, alarm coordination, and relationships with visiting agencies and community partners, as applicable. 20. Promote and enforce agency policies, professional boundaries, safety protocols, and performance expectations across both programs. 21. Remain accessible and responsive to staff, residents, and stakeholders during business hours and respond appropriately to urgent operational, housing, safety, or resident concerns. 22. Be available to work evenings, weekends, and participate in on-call responsibilities as needed to support program operations and resident needs. 23. Operate agency vehicles for approved client transportation and program-related activities when authorized. 24. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: • High school diploma or GED required • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, or a related field preferred. Experience: • Minimum four (4) years of supervisory, management, or program leadership experience required. • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or economic hardship preferred. • Experience supervising staff across multiple locations preferred. • Experience with housing stabilization, landlord relations, supportive services, and documentation standards preferred. • Strong knowledge of community resources and referral networks. • Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, staff needs, and program operations across multiple locations. • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and maintain confidentiality in all interactions. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: • Primarily onsite work with regular travel between Thunderbird Apartments, Phoenix Master Lease housing locations, meetings, and community partner agencies. • Regular interaction with residents, staff, community partners, landlords, and service providers. • Availability for evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities as needed. • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment. • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Compliance Requirements: • Must Be At Least 25 Years of Age • Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card • DCS Central Registry Background Check • Drug Screening • TB Test (Depending on Program) • CPR/First Aid Certification • Therapeutic Options Training (Depending on Program) • Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License • Current Auto Liability Insurance • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record • Adhere to all organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, professional standards, and relevant regulations. Mandated Reporter Requirements: • As a mandated reporter under Arizona statute A.R.S. § 13-3620, you are required to immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect of a minor to your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Clinical Director, or Chief Officer, who will assist in making the appropriate report to authorities. • Reports should be directed to either the local law enforcement agency or child protective services (1-888-SOS-CHILD). Abuse suspected of involving a family member or legal guardian should be reported to child protective services, while other cases should be reported to law enforcement. Responsible To: Associate Director of Supportive Services Supervisory Responsibilities: Personal Development Coach, Activities Coordinator We appreciate your interest in our organization. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report, which includes verification of employment, education, criminal background search, and driving records. A New Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. BENEFITS PACKAGE: All of our employees enjoy the following benefits: direct deposit, competitive pay, accrued sick time, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an annual team member appreciation event, and an informal yet professional team environment. For full-time employees, we also provide the following as part of the total compensation plan: MedicalDental/Vision Coverage, Accrued Sick and Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, 401(K), Tuition Reimbursement, and a Wellness Program. This program has received a Silver Level of excellence in worksite wellness and includes Annual Biometrics, Gym Reimbursements, Wellness Initiatives, Workers Compensation improvements, and much more.