Program Manager, Path Navigation

This position is a 32 hr. work week but paid for 40 hrs.

About Avivo

Avivo’s Ending Homelessness division believes safe housing for all is a social justice issue and an intrinsic human right. We provide person-centered, evidence-based services that create pathways to housing stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. Our programs offer low-barrier access, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented systems of support.

Position Summary

The Program Manager, PATH Navigation leads a team of Peer Navigators and PATH Navigators who provide street outreach, engagement, and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). This role ensures compliance with PATH contract deliverables, oversees data and outcome reporting, and collaborates with Avivo programs and community partners to deliver recovery-oriented, housing-focused services.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily operations of the PATH Navigation program and ensure compliance with state and federal PATH guidelines.
• Supervise and coach a team of Peer Navigators and PATH Navigators, providing reflective supervision and performance feedback.
• Coordinate outreach and case management services, including street outreach, shelter, housing procurement, and prevention.
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting in Credible EHR, HMIS, and PATH Data Exchange.
• Manage program budget and support fiscal compliance with PATH and DHS guidelines.
• Build and maintain a strong, culturally responsive team aligned with Avivo’s mission and values.
• Promote undoing racism and reducing disparities through training and coaching.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral science, Social Work, Public Health, or related field and 3 years of experience in outreach/navigation/case management for individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health.
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of experience in outreach/navigation/case management.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with HMIS and/or electronic health records.
• Commitment to participant wellness, housing-focused modalities, and trauma-informed practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human services, Social Work, or Public Health.
• Lived experience of homelessness and/or SUD/Mental Health recovery.
• Experience with PATH, SAMHSA, or similar grant-funded programs.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or other languages).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to two miles per day in varied environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical Health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

How to Apply

Submit your application online through our Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.