Site Leader, Interim Housing Programs

Hope The Mission; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope The Mission is seeking a Program Manager for Interim Housing in Bakersfield, CA. This full-time role leads day-to-day operations, supervises staff, ensures safety, and maintains contract compliance across shifts.

The successful candidate will drive Housing First principles, coordinate with partners, and oversee program standards to achieve participant housing outcomes and quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in homeless or human services programs; 3+ years supervisory experience.
• HMIS and CHAMP experience preferred.
• Must have valid CA driver’s license and ability to drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures program operations comply with funder requirements, Scope of Required Services (SRS), agency policies, and regulatory standards.
• Monitors performance metrics, data integrity, and quality assurance processes to meet contract outcomes.
• Provides direct supervision to program staff across shifts and maintains trauma-informed service delivery.
• Coordinates with internal departments, community partners, CES stakeholders, and public agencies to support outcomes.
• Responds to incidents; documents and escalates as required; maintains site safety and compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

HMIS

CHAMP

Job description

Hope The Mission is seeking a Program Manager for Interim Housing in Bakersfield, CA. This full-time role leads day-to-day operations, supervises staff, ensures safety, and maintains contract compliance across shifts.

The successful candidate will drive Housing First principles, coordinate with partners, and oversee program standards to achieve participant housing outcomes and quality service delivery.