Job Details

Job Location: Guadalupe EIH - San Jose, CA 95110

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year

SHIFT: Full-time leadership role supporting a site. The schedule will vary based on program needs and includes availability for evenings and holidays, to ensure consistent program oversight. Additional hours or shifts may be required as operational and staffing needs demand.

The Temporary Program Director assignment will be available from August 31 through December 31, 2026.

ABOUT LIFEMOVES

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

POSITION PURPOSE

LifeMoves | Guadalupe provides interim supportive housing in San Jose to 96 individuals. During their stay, clients participate in holistic services tailored to each household’s unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability, including but not limited to accommodations, meals, laundry, case management, and therapy. The Temporary Program Director reports to the Director of Interim Supportive Housing and provides oversight, support and resources to staff across all shifts operating within the program site. This management position plays a key role in supporting daily operations, safety, and overall program success. They model the agency’s values by treating everyone with respect and care, creating a culture where clients and staff feel welcomed, empowered, and supported.

The Temporary Program Director focuses on building strong team relationships, inspiring professional growth, and maintaining a healthy, positive program culture. They provide trauma-informed supervision and coaching to staff, partner with leadership to identify training needs, strengthen communication, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, client-centered services and accurate data input. Additionally, this role helps keep the program safe and supportive by working with staff and clients to identify concerns, provide education, and develop solutions. They maintain positive relationships with community partners and funders, ensure contract compliance, and lead with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration to move the program forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations, Compliance, and Quality

• Ensure program services are safe, trauma-informed, welcoming, and effective.
• Partner with leadership to manage budgets, data, and other needs that support program goals.
• Support high-quality client services by modeling trauma-informed, strengths-based engagement and maintaining a small caseload as needed.
• Ensure staff documentation and service delivery meet accuracy and compliance standards.
• Ensure compliance with agency, funding, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HUD, Fair Housing).
• Support data collection, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide supervision and coaching to staff using trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.
• Lead meetings, manage hiring, scheduling, and evaluations to maintain clear communication and a positive, professional program culture.

Community and Stakeholder Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, businesses, and agencies.
• Represent LifeMoves professionally and help educate partners about programs and services.

General Agency Responsibilities

• Participate in agency-wide meetings, initiatives, and training programs as needed or directed including but not limited to partner meetings, board meetings and fundraising events.
• Fully participate in all required trainings. This includes completing trainings by assigned deadlines, actively engaging during sessions, and applying what you learn to your daily work.
• Attend continuing education opportunities to grow expertise and uphold agency standards.
• Be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed or as schedule describes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Ability to lift/support at least 30 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend frequently.
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field required; or an Associate's Degree with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in related field. Related fields may include direct involvement in peer advocacy, community outreach, housing services or roles within the homelessness services field.

Technology

Comfortable using technology, including phone and messaging systems, email, Microsoft and Google Suites, and databases to complete administrative tasks, case management, reporting, and tracking outcomes, and performance management software.

Direct Service Experience

Minimum of three years in a leadership role within human or social services, supporting vulnerable populations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package. LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.