Program Manager

Company: SOME
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.SOME, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Residential Program Manager for Marian's House, located at 525 Mellon Street, SE, Washington, DC. Marian's House is comprised of 43 efficiency units.SOME's affordable housing for single adults provides safe, affordable, long-term housing with supportive services for single adults 18 years of age or older.Position Description: Oversees program operations and implements strength-based, client-centered approach to service. Manages staff and develops approaches to meet the program's mission and goals.Qualifications:Required: Bachelors Degree, 5+ years experience in Social Services setting; 2-5 years previous supervisory experience.Preferred: Master's Degree in Social Services; 5-7yrs. program management and/or non-profit experience; 3-5yrs. previous supervisory experience, experience working with mental health and substance abuse disorders.Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid; Certification eligible employees must be compliant with DCMR for applicable fields of study.Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Two late days can vary.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for motivational enhancement theory and understanding of MET interviewing and career counseling.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service and individualized services. This includes understanding resident's needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction.
• Knowledge of clientele behavior and dynamics and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of creative and effective problem solving skills with ability to draw conclusions, evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, trauma substance abuse disorders, program population and homelessness.
• Ability to forecast to anticipate challenges and develop contingency plans and solutions identifying industry trends in advance of planning.
• Ability to effectively use data and research to reach informed, effective decisions.
• Ability to build strong channels of communication and appropriate collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Ability to lead and facilitate trainings and life skills workshops. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of approaches to problems.
• Supervisory skills and Leadership skills.Expected Contributions
  • Ensure daily program operations run smoothly; Contribute to strategic development and strive to improve program functions and performance; Supervise, oversee, and develop programming plans for adults.
  • Establish a baseline for residents service provision based on initial assessments at move-in and any updates and /or changes made through-out the residency.
  • Develop programming based the needs of the community and evaluate programming based on identified milestones of resident utilization, awareness and improvements.
  • Manage program budget and finances; order program supplies and materials, as needed.
  • Oversee all support and case management services.
  • Contribute to department budget development, and use sound judgement to leverage resources in accomplishing department goals; Administer budget and comply with SOME financial reporting requirements.Reports to: Senior DirectorTo Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your on-line application profile to be considered. No phone calls please.Covid-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME's healthcare-designated programs, which currently include Medical, Dental, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Exodus House, Jordan House, Kirwan House, Kuehner Place, Leland Place and Mary Claire House. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for a reasonable accommodation.SOME, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME, Inc. is also a Drug Free Workplace.About the companySOME is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.
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