Associate Program Director - Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)

Associate Program Director - Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)

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.

LifeMoves | Homeless Outreach Teams (HOT) conduct outreach to unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. HOT collaborates with multiple internal and community organizations to provide holistic services to help the individuals return to stability. HOT is a subset of a larger Outreach team that includes Rapid Response Dispatch and an Encampment Resolution team.

The Bayside HOT Associate Program Director reports to the Program Director and provides oversight to staff in the field in the bayside area of San Mateo County, which includes but is not limited to Belmont, Foster City, Hillsborough, Redwood City, San Carlos, and San Mateo. 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 Associate 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

• 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

Community and Stakeholder Partnerships

General Agency Responsibilities