Full-Time

Manager of Supportive Housing

Jessie Street Terrace

Updated on 9/3/2026

MidPen Housing

MidPen Housing

201-500 employees

Non-profit affordable housing developer and manager

Compensation Overview

$84k - $94.5k/yr

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Arts (MA)

Category
Social & Community Services (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Salesforce
HIPAA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Strong project management and operational leadership skills with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal partners, site staff, residents, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with motivational interviewing, Housing First, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
  • Demonstrated biopsychosocial assessment skills, clinical judgment, discretion, and crisis-resolution abilities when working with diverse stakeholder teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including in multilingual environments.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable Homeless Management Information System, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other productivity tools.
  • A valid California Driver’s License, proof of current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • A B.A. or B.S. degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Five years of experience working in a social service or community-based organizational setting, including at least three years of case management experience with high-acuity populations in an affordable housing setting.
  • Two years of experience directly supervising case managers.
  • Experience supervising and coaching team members for performance.
  • Experience implementing and evaluating programs and services for high-acuity populations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide programmatic support and guidance to support services staff to ensure high-quality delivery of services, and consult with case management staff on direct service and documentation.
  • Serve as a member of the supportive housing management team, including sharing best practices across the supportive housing team.
  • Partner with Property Management to address site-level challenges; respond to crises, including after-hours emergencies, in a timely manner; and ensure key partners and stakeholders are appropriately involved and informed.
  • Represent Resident Services at monthly community meetings for the assigned portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with the Supportive Housing Operations Manual and regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Implement resident needs assessments and biannual resident satisfaction surveys; create a culture of customer service and incorporate resident voice into decision-making.
  • Manage initiatives and special projects serving high-acuity populations while ensuring adherence to property and program budgets.
  • Manage a portfolio of properties and associated staff, including Senior Case Managers and Case Managers.
  • Provide direct support, supervision, professional development, and performance management for direct reports.
  • Onboard new team members and manage annual planning and goal-setting processes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Run portfolio team meetings and help design and facilitate in-person trainings and meetings for the supportive housing team.
  • Manage partnerships within the assigned portfolio and develop new relationships with outside service providers to enhance on-site service delivery to tenants.
  • Support Property Management in resolving challenges during lease-up due to coordinated entry.
  • In collaboration with the CalAIM team, manage implementation of CalAIM within the assigned portfolio.
  • Support the Director and Senior Managers in ensuring mutual accountability and regular feedback with third-party partners.
  • Review portfolio-wide data to identify successes and opportunities for improvement and inform changes to strategy related to acuity and vulnerability.
  • Ensure staff follow reporting requirements, including timely and accurate Salesforce documentation, HIPAA compliance, data security practices, and regulatory and funder reporting.
  • Identify staff training needs related to data and reporting and ensure appropriate training is provided.
Desired Qualifications
  • An M.S.W. or M.A. in psychology, counseling, or a related field, with LCSW or MFT preferred.
  • Additional experience working in a clinical environment.
  • Experience managing contracted partners.
  • Prior experience with Coordinated Entry and Homeless Management Information Systems.

MidPen Housing develops, owns, and manages affordable housing communities in Northern California. As a national non-profit, it has built over 100 communities and 7,500 homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Its housing projects are designed and managed to provide safe, affordable places where residents can live, thrive, and participate in their communities. The company finances and oversees the construction and long-term operation of these properties, ensuring quality buildings and supportive management. What sets MidPen apart is its mission-driven approach, long track record (40 years), and recognition for its award-winning developments, highlighting a sustained focus on social impact rather than profit. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing so that residents can improve other areas of their lives and contribute to their communities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • San Jose closed an $8.4 million gap for Capitol VTA station housing, April 10, 2026.
  • MidPen secured financing for Capitola's 52 units, breaking ground November 2026.
  • Santa Cruz opened Jessie Street Terrace's 50 supportive apartments on September 4, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Alameda's voucher standoff freezes MidPen's Alameda Point pipeline, crippling 332 planned affordable homes.
  • MidPen still needs about $22 million tax credits for Alameda Point, due early September 2026.
  • MidPen's July 8, 2026 Fair Housing lawsuit keeps compliance and reputation costs alive.

What makes MidPen Housing unique

  • MidPen pairs affordable housing with supportive services, evident at Jessie Street Terrace, September 4, 2026.
  • It targets specialized populations, including agricultural workers at Summer Oaks, July 15, 2026.
  • It wins politically complex infill sites, like Capitol VTA station financing, April 10, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Employee Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Company News

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