Director, Program

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Until 9/30/2026 First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability. 

Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals. 

Job Summary

The St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of St. Louis, is hiring a Director of Grant Per Diem Program. The Grant Per Diem (GPD) Director oversees the Veterans Affairs (VA) GPD programs, Transition in Place (TIP) beds, Bridge beds, the HERO, and CE programs to ensure all contract goals are met and budgets are adequately spent. The director is responsible for the training of new program staff and oversees daily work of GPD case managers, as well as the off-site Caritas St. Mathews and HERO programs to ensure documentation and verification requirements are followed, assessments are accurate, and homeless verification is provided. This role is responsible for the oversight of program contracts and assists in the completion of monthly and quarterly reports and the financial oversight for all GPD programs. The position works Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Job Responsibilities

  • Overview of the HERO Program to ensure the program contract goals are met.
  • Supervise HERO manager, CERS Manager, and GPD case managers.
  • Ensure all required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are turned in for all GPD programs.
  • Compile statistics for monthly program reports for 20 TIP and 8 CERS beds.
  • Inform employers and community groups about the services provided at St. Patrick Center
  • Assist HERO manager with day-to-day operations in the department to ensure good customer service is provided.
  • Meet weekly with CERS Manager to ensure grant and budget compliance, and other program issues that may need addressed.
  • Startup TIP and BRIDGE programs and ensure that all VA guidelines are followed, and that Intensive case management is provided to each Veteran.
  • Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments of program clients' mental illness, physical health, housing status and other relevant needs, where appropriate in all GPD programs.
  • Meet with DMH monthly to ensure compliance with budget and guidelines.
  • Act as liaison and consult with VA for grant compliance, eligibility guidelines and etc.
  • Collaborate with other members of team during daily and weekly staff meetings.
  • Oversee treatment planning groups to ensure mental health, recovery and wellness are an integral part of the treatment process.
  • Use a trauma informed approach to daily decision making and programming.
  • Ability to implement housing first and harm reduction programming.
  • Build and maintain relationships with landlords and property managers.
  • Understand and assess Life Safety Codes in buildings and properties.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Understanding of mental illness and substance use.
  • Understanding of strengths base case management/wrap-around services
  • Knowledge and understanding of community agencies.
  • Ability to work in a high pace organization.
  • Understanding of the Housing First Model and Trauma Informed Care.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and agency HIPAA policies

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. 
  
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. 

About this role

Summary

Oversee homeless assistance programs, manage staff, ensure compliance, and collaborate with community partners.

Job title

Director, Program

Experience level

bachelor’s degree

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote work not specified, likely in St. Louis region

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mental illnesssubstance usecommunity agencieshousing firsttrauma informed careHIPAA

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mental healthsubstance usehousing firsttrauma informed carecase management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote