Come work with a team of dynamic professionals who dedicate their services and skills to creating opportunities for success within our community. Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit helping the people of central Ohio since 1987. Bring your knowledge and passion to help CHN impact our community. Share in our values by empowering people, solving problems, building relationships, being curious, creating equitable opportunities, and having fun. If you’d like to learn more about the mission of CHN, who we are, and who we serve, go to www.chninc.org
The Supportive Services Program Manager leads housing retention and supportive services within an assigned region, directly supervises Supportive Housing Coordinators, and manages relationships with external service partners. This role coordinates tenant service needs, oversees contracted supportive services for site-based housing, and collaborates closely with the Regional Manager to support housing stability and quality services for CHN tenants.
What you will do in the role:
• Clinical Supervision & Staff Development: Supervise, coach, and develop Supportive Housing Coordinators to ensure effective service coordination, housing stabilization, and positive tenant outcomes. Provide guidance on harm reduction, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and other psychosocial interventions.
• Case Review & Housing Stability: Review tenant files, service needs, and individualized housing stabilization plans to identify barriers, coordinate appropriate resources, and promote long-term housing retention. Review lethality assessments completed by assigned staff within 24 hours and support staff in addressing complex resident needs.
• Program Outcomes & Compliance: Monitor supportive services effectiveness, contract performance, and program outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely documentation, review service utilization data, prepare reports, and use findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Systems Coordination & Community Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external service providers, mental health agencies, community resources, and other stakeholders. Facilitate partner meetings, coordinate service delivery, and help ensure tenants have access to the resources they need to maintain stable housing.
• Regional Collaboration & Housing Advocacy: Partner with the Regional Manager to support the effective management of supportive housing operations. Collaborate with property managers, service providers, landlords, and community partners to resolve barriers, coordinate interventions, and support housing retention.
• Department & Staff Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop employees while supporting recruitment, training, performance management, and other personnel decisions. Contribute to departmental initiatives, budgets, policies, and procedures that advance CHN's mission and organizational goals.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in social services work, with at least 2 years in housing or community mental health setting. Master’s degree in social work preferred.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) preferred, not required
- Expert knowledge of Housing First model and Trauma-Informed Care required
- Proficient demonstration of Harm reduction, self-determination, and unconditional positive regard philosophies
- Valid Ohio Driver's license and auto insurance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology utilized in role
As a full-time member of the CHN team, you will also receive training, health, vision, and dental, paid time off, 401(k), and an opportunity to work in an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. We care about the growth and development of our people and those we serve.
EEO and Diversity Statement
Community Housing Network (CHN) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all practices. This vision guides our recruitment and hiring practices. We are devoted to building a company and community where people experience authenticity and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Your unique background and identity are invaluable and needed here! We are stronger when the diversity of our workforce and our individual and collective experiences influence our practices. Come join us and find out what your best work could look like here at CHN!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in social services work
- At least 2 years of experience in a housing or community mental health setting
- Master's degree in social work
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Expert knowledge of the Housing First model and Trauma-Informed Care
- Proficiency in harm reduction, self-determination, and unconditional positive regard philosophies
- Valid Ohio driver's license and auto insurance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn changing technology
What We Do
Community Housing Network is a nonprofit that develops and manages affordable permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and those affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, and trauma-related issues. It creates homes and connects residents with supportive services, stability, and community resources, helping vulnerable people live and thrive while expanding access to housing across neighborhoods throughout its service area.
