Veterans Program Supervisor

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional nonprofit organization is seeking a St. Louis Area Coordinator for its veteran support program. This role involves overseeing staff training, ensuring compliance with VA standards, and engaging with community partners. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, have experience in supervising teams, and familiarity with resources for homeless veterans. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on improving the lives of veterans in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, BSW preferred and/or 4 to 6 years equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of housing and community resources in specified region.
• Requires reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with staff to implement program changes.
• Train new and current staff in the specified region.
• Attend local Continuum of Care meetings.
• Educate community partners about SSVF services.
• Ensure compliance of veteran files and timely case notes.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Working with unhoused veterans

Communication with veterans

Time management

Multitasking

Budgeting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSW preferred

Job description

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self‑sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.

Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government, and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence‑based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis through our service line St. Patrick Center, is hiring a St. Louis Area Coordinator. This role supports the SSVF program by leading weekly staff meetings, providing guidance, and training new and current team members. It represents the program in local Continuum of Care and veteran-focused community meetings while promoting SSVF services to partner agencies. The position assigns prospective veterans to staff for assessments and ensures all files, case notes, and HMIS data meet VA and CoC compliance standards. It conducts regular file reviews, assists with case management when needed, and may carry a small caseload. Additional duties include approving timesheets, managing mileage reimbursement, and tracking program spending with accurate accounting codes. The role also maintains a company vehicle and meets regularly with the SSVF Manager to support program operations. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed to ensure effective veteran services. The core working hours for this role are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Overview and Responsibilites

• Meet weekly with staff to implement program changes and provide guidance on veteran issues
• Responsible for training new and current staff in the specified region.
• Attend local Continuum of Care meetings and related veteran meetings as needed
• Educate community partners about the services SSVF provides
• Assign prospective veterans to a SSVF staff for program assessment and/or enrollment
• Make sure veteran files are compliant and case notes are being entered in a timely manner by the case managers
• Ensuring HMIS data is being entered correctly and in compliance with VA and CoC guidelines
• Assist with case management responsibilities as needed
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the SSVF grant
• Approve staff timesheets and mileage reimbursement
• Track program spending on agency P-card and provide accurate accounting codes
• Responsible for maintaining a company vehicle
• Meet with SSVF Manager on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, BSW preferred and/or 4 to 6 years equivalent professional experience considered
• Knowledge of housing and community resources in specified region
• Requires reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance
• Residence within the specified region preferred but not required
• Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week

Skills and Competencies Required

• Previous experience as a supervisor preferred
• Previous experience working with unhoused veterans preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with veterans, SSVF staff and community partners
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work in fast‑paced situations and meet deadlines
• Ability to interview and hire quality staff
• Strong budgeting skills

Resource for Which Accountable

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains STL Area and Rural Counties staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with agency policy.

St. Patrick Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.