PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Homeward Bound of MarinHelp Build the Workplace Behind the Mission
Come join our team! Homeward Bound helps unsheltered individuals and families in Marin County transform their lives through housing, training, and supportive services.
Homeward Bound is Marin County’s primary provider of shelter and housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We offer emergency shelter, short- and long-term supportive housing, job training and placement, and wraparound services. Our mission is Opening Doors to Safety, Dignity, Hope, and Independence.
Homeward Bound of Marin is seeking a compassionate and organized Program Coordinator to support families at Nuestra Casa and OMA Village as they work toward housing stability, self-sufficiency, and personal goals.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Family Programs, you'll provide comprehensive, housing-focused case management, coordinate CalAIM services, support program enrollment, and connect families with community resources. You'll work closely with program staff, landlords, service providers, and community partners to help families maintain stable housing.
This is an opportunity for an experienced human-services professional who values Housing First, trauma-informed care, accountability, and compassionate service.
What You'll Do
You'll coordinate services for Nuestra Casa and OMA Village families, including:- Maintain a caseload of up to 18 families and provide comprehensive, housing-focused case management services
- Support family intake, assessment, eligibility determination, documentation, enrollment, and housing placement
- Complete CalAIM enrollments for eligible families and meet Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports requirements
- Create and maintain assessments, care plans, service records, and outcome documentation in HMIS and HIPPO (Salesforce)
- Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, billing-ready, and prepared for quality reviews and audits
- Serve as the primary Coordinated Entry contact for Nuestra Casa families and connect them with appropriate housing and resources
- Work with residents, landlords, housing communities, shelter programs, and community partners to support housing retention
- Help families address barriers, build life and money-management skills, and increase economic independence
- Provide supportive counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, and strengths-based problem-solving
- Conduct habitability inspections and annual assessments of residents' service needs
- Help fill housing vacancies promptly by coordinating qualified referrals with Homeward Bound programs and local partners
- Partner with program and volunteer managers to coordinate volunteer-led events for families
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, chart reviews, and other quality-assurance activities
- Maintain confidentiality and communicate with families, colleagues, and partners with respect, dignity, and kindness
You'll also provide emergency support when needed, which may include coordinating with law enforcement, psychiatric services, community agencies, and other Homeward Bound staff.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Two to three years of experience working with under-resourced or low-income populations
Experience in residential or housing programs and knowledge of the Housing First model
Knowledge of life skills, money management, and tenant rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws
Knowledge of substance use and mental health issues that may affect housing stability
Strong communication, organization, documentation, collaboration, and crisis-management skills
A valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and the ability to drive approximately 250 miles per month between sites throughout Marin County
Ability to travel between housing sites, use a computer for moderate periods, occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl, and lift or move up to 40 pounds
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in social work, social welfare, psychology, or a related field, or five years of comparable work experience
Experience supporting individuals or families experiencing homelessness
Experience with CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management, Community Supports, HMIS, or Salesforce
Why Join Homeward Bound?
At Homeward Bound, our employees make a tangible difference every day. We believe supporting our team is essential to supporting our community.
We offer:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
- Three weeks of paid vacation annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary lunch at our administrative site
- A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work has lasting impact