FIELD Institute · 1 day ago
Transitional Housing Program Development Consultant
Bakersfield, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expFIELD Institute is seeking a Transitional Housing Program Development Consultant to design and support the launch of their transitional housing program for young adults. The role involves developing program infrastructure, policies, and compliance systems to ensure operational readiness and alignment with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop the full program framework, including operational policies, procedures, manuals, and housing program workflows
Create standardized administrative tools including intake forms, case management templates, compliance checklists, safety protocols, and reporting instruments
Develop staffing workflow models, training curricula, and onboarding guides for future in-house program staff
Provide technical guidance on operational startup planning, facility readiness coordination, and compliance readiness
Support FIELD leadership with fundraising and grant-writing narratives related to transitional housing program development
Review executed awards and contracts and translate compliance requirements into operational procedures and monitoring systems
Develop budget tracking templates and compliance monitoring frameworks
Design outcome measurement systems and reporting protocols aligned with funder requirements
Draft and submit outcome summary reports to FIELD leadership during the consulting engagement period
Provide technical support for the preparation of Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and other contract deliverables
Participate in community or governmental meetings when requested as a program development representative
Develop a trauma-informed case management service model including assessment tools, Individual Service Plan (ISP) templates, referral systems, and documentation standards
Design life skills, workforce readiness, and therapeutic group program curricula for use by program staff
Identify and establish frameworks for community partnerships to enhance resident services (housing navigation, behavioral health, healthcare, education, etc.)
Develop volunteer screening criteria, guidelines, and engagement protocols
Ensure all services align with evidence-based housing stabilization practices for young adult populations
Create resident accountability systems and documentation including incident reporting policies, progressive discipline standards, appeals processes, and termination procedures
Draft special conditions contract templates for residents requiring behavioral intervention plans
Provide training modules and coaching guidance for future staff working with clients experiencing complex needs or crisis situations
Design resident application and eligibility processes
Establish tenant file documentation standards compliant with funder and regulatory expectations
Develop residence inspection, safety audit, maintenance tracking, and room-readiness protocols
Provide advisory coordination with FIELD leadership on facility readiness and preventive maintenance planning
Provide recommendations for continuous quality improvement (CQI) frameworks and evaluation tools
Develop comprehensive startup plans including timelines, implementation milestones, staffing recommendations, and sustainability strategies
Deliver final program startup manuals, training toolkits, and operational templates upon contract completion
Perform related technical assistance tasks mutually agreed upon within the scope of the contract
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 5 years of leadership or consulting experience in program development, organizational operations, or nonprofit management
At least 3 years of direct service experience with low-income or at-risk populations, including homeless or transitional-age youth populations
Demonstrated history of successfully launching or scaling social service or housing programs
Proven knowledge of federal, state, and foundation housing compliance and reporting requirements
Experience developing case management systems, outcome measurement frameworks, and performance reporting tools
Ability to design life skills, employment readiness, and therapeutic group program models
Fluent English required
Preferred
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Licensure (MFT, LCSW)
Familiarity with transitional housing property management standards
Company
FIELD Institute
FIELD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 by Cesar E.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase