Program Manager: Natalie's Place

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.

Workplace Culture:

Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.

Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:

• Compassion
  Big heart, steady presence

• Accountability
  We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.

• Respect
  We assume good intent and keep it real

• Engagement
  We lean in and figure it out together.

• Support
  We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.

These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.

Primary Work Location: Natalie's Place

Natalie’s Place is one of several Cardea Health transitional housing programs for medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals, located in Fremont. Cardea Health’s transitional housing programs collaborate with a wide range of referring partners across Alameda County to support individuals with complex health and social needs. Natalie’s Place provides comprehensive supportive services, including onsite nursing and caregiving support, transportation to medical appointments, nutritious meals, housing navigation and placement assistance, and additional wraparound services designed to promote stability, recovery, and long-term housing success.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager of Transitional Housing will supervise and direct personnel and program activities for Cardea Health Transitional Housing Programs, including Natalie’s Place, a recuperative care program serving people who have experienced homelessness. The Program Manager is accountable for assisting with managing facilities, clinical personnel, housekeeping and caregiving functions, food service, transportation, and housing navigation. In addition, the Program Manager will work with the nursing team to manage the flow of clients through the program, from admission to discharge.