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Volunteers of America Colorado

Nonprofit faith-based human services provider

Veteran Program Manager - Shallow Subsidy

Full-Time
$57.8k - $66k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Denver, CO, USA
In PersonRegular travel throughout the program service area in Colorado is required.
Social & Community Services
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must competently translate administrative and direct service practices to diverse groups of stakeholders in support of program objectives.
  • A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field is required.
  • At least one year of direct supervisory or management experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to fulfill relevant program compliance and administrative requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams of human service professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage program grant agreements, contracts, and finances.
  • Must possess a Colorado driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance.
  • Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel; mileage reimbursement is available.
  • Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.
  • Demonstrated skills in financial management, operational management, grants and contracts management, and personnel management.
  • Ability to inspire, train, mentor, and lead teams.
  • Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ideologies, and religions.
  • Ability to work and thrive within a diverse, multicultural team environment.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to apply appropriate self-care when working with people in need of services in often difficult or traumatic situations.
  • Ability to supervise and work with team members located throughout different field offices in Colorado.
  • Must be able to work in diverse and sometimes uncomfortable environments, including homeless shelters, service facilities, streets, and offices.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the assigned grant agreement, ensuring compliance with grant commitments and the expectations of program funders and Volunteers of America, including the provision of supportive services.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate staff members, ensuring compliance with job-description requirements and established best-practice standards.
  • Compose and manage annual program budgets that reflect grant agreements, monitor expenses, and revise budgets as needed.
  • Conduct and facilitate regular internal reviews of all program components, including compliance monitoring through client file reviews and client and community feedback, and take follow-up or corrective action as necessary.
  • Stay informed about evolving program regulations, standards, and best practices, and integrate them into program operations.
  • Collaborate with administrative services staff to ensure financial, personnel, and operational standards required by grant agreements are followed.
  • Aggregate and review program data to determine service effectiveness and progress toward funder-defined service goals.
  • Use program data to develop strategic action plans for outreach and service delivery.
  • Ensure program staff provide accurate and timely documentation and comply with confidentiality, record-keeping, reporting, and data-entry and collection standards.
  • Coordinate activities among community partners and maintain working relationships with community stakeholders.
  • Assist with preparing regular grant applications, updates, and requests for information.
  • Collaborate with statewide field office staff to maintain continuity of high-quality services.
  • Directly oversee client service teams and develop and implement program-specific policies and practices supporting staff and client wellbeing, staff professional development, and positive client outcomes.
  • Travel regularly throughout the program service area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field is preferred.
  • Two years of management experience is preferred.
  • Experience working in federally funded grant programs is preferred.

About the company

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Volunteers of America Colorado

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VOA Colorado is a nonprofit faith-based organization that provides housing, food, and support services to Colorado’s vulnerable residents. It runs shelters, affordable and transitional housing, a daytime center, and nutrition programs such as Meals on Wheels and City Harvest. The organization serves nearly 100,000 people annually across more than 50 programs, with specialized efforts for veterans and seniors. Its goal is to help people become self-sufficient by offering stable housing, nutritious food, and pathways to work, learning, and community involvement.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1896

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What believers are saying

  • The VA awarded VOA Colorado Branch $11.6 million for FY2026 veteran homelessness services.
  • Denver extended Sinton's Sanctuary funding to December 31, 2026, adding $601,829.
  • VOA posted 37 open jobs on September 15, 2026, signaling active program growth.

What critics are saying

  • Denver's family shelter contracts turned performance-based in 2026, pressuring staffing and outcomes.
  • AmeriCorps funding chaos in 2025-2026 threatened Colorado volunteer programs and service continuity.
  • If public grants shrink, VOA's shelter network and senior services face immediate contraction.

What makes Volunteers of America Colorado unique

  • VOA Colorado combines shelters, veteran services, meals, and affordable housing across 50 programs.
  • Lakewood selected VOA in April 2026 to run a 24/7 navigation center.
  • VOANS chose VOA Colorado to manage Switchgrass Crossing, a 45-unit Fort Collins project.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pension Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program