About the Role
The Program Manager, Intake leads the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the intake process for residents enrolled in a 2-year program. This role ensures equitable, consistent, and compliant intake practices, oversees operations, supervises staff, and liaises between applicants, property management, and compliance teams. The goal is to standardize processes, strengthen documentation, and ensure transparent access to housing opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end-to-end intake process, including waitlist management, application review, eligibility screening, and leasing readiness.
- Oversee and continuously improve intake workflows, documentation, and procedures.
- Supervise Intake staff, providing supervision, performance management, and professional development support.
- Ensure all intake practices comply with Fair Housing laws, VAWA protections, and program policies.
- Partner with the Compliance team to ensure accurate income calculations, eligibility determinations, and consistent documentation standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all intake-related questions and escalations.
- Oversee the coordination of unit reservations and leasing timelines.
- Maintain oversight of applicant data and documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Train and support staff in reviewing leasing applications.
- Review and approve applicant readiness for program entry.
- Oversee income calculations and eligibility reviews.
- Monitor property coordination related to renewals and transitions.
- Serve as a liaison to external partners, including the Travis County Parenting in Recovery program.
- Work a flexible schedule including some evenings.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field with minimum four years’ experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the homeless or at-risk of homeless population.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff, including coaching, performance management, and scheduling.
- Must be able to work with a diverse population in a challenging work environment with at-risk youth and families.
Skills
- Fair Housing laws
- VAWA protections
- HIPAA
- Income calculations
- Eligibility determinations
- Applicant data management
- Leasing application review
- Community outreach
Location
- Mission Plaza
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40-hour work week
Experience Level
- 4 years experience
- 2 years experience
- Supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000
About the Company
- Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.
