Area Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA
Area Manager jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Santana Row corridor across retail, logistics, technology services, and food and beverage operations. Employers hiring right now include GT Independence, Messer, and PRECOA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GT Independence is a family-founded, leading national Financial Management Services (FMS) provider that supports individuals participating in self-direction programs, helping them manage their long-term care and support services at home and in community-based settings. Dedicated to promoting personal choice, independence, and quality of life, GT Independence delivers reliable, person-centered financial and administrative services that empower individuals to direct their own care. With a growing national presence, the organization continues to expand its impact through innovation, service excellence, and a strong commitment to the people and communities it serves.
The Support Broker is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of Medicaid Waiver services, and for promoting personal growth and independence of participants in accordance with state and program regulations, GT Independence Policy and Procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
- Promote personal growth, independence, and quality of life for service participants through initial development and ongoing support, monitoring, supervision, and staff training.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with agency staff, service providers, and individuals/families.
- Support participants in developing social networks and connections with community organizations to expand valued social relationships.
- Help participants onboard and access non-Medicaid community supports and resources aligned with Individual Support Plan (ISP) outcomes, including social, educational, and natural supports.
- Meet with clients, Independent Facilitators, and Regional Center staff for consultation meetings to ensure alignment and support.
- Enroll clients promptly, ensuring all required documents are processed correctly.
- Advocate and collaborate with individuals and organizations on behalf of participants including regional center and independent facilitators
- Support participants in preparing for, participating in, and implementing spending plans. Assist with managing the Individual & Family Directed Budget under all models.
- Coordinate services with the Financial Support Services provider for participants self-directing services, including guidance on using the Participant-Directed Budget.
- Provide guidance on staff financial forms, qualifications, and record-keeping requirements under the Employer of Record Model.
- Ensure participants and families understand responsibilities related to participant direction, including reporting expenditures and other relevant requirements.
- Identify and participate in tabling events, Self-Determination conferences, resource fairs, and networking opportunities to promote services and build community connections.
- Educate participants and external stakeholders about Self-Determination principles and GT processes
- Travel will be required to attend events, conferences, training, and other related activities.
- Deliver regular presentations to Independent Facilitators and external stakeholders to share program updates and strengthen partnerships.
Requirements
- Have a master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Nursing Gerontology or Sociology and one (1) year experience with the population(s); OR Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience with the population(s); OR
- Registered Nurse (RN) or can have an Associate degree and three (3) years’ experience with the population(s).
- The Support Broker may not work for the VF/EA FMS-Support Broker entity and concurrently as a waiver case manager or for a direct care service organization.
Compensation: Annual Salary: $72,384 USD
As an organization focused on helping both the people we serve and our employees succeed, we foster a culture where individuals can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Join us in our mission: "To help people live a life of their choosing regardless of age or ability."
GT Independence is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race,
color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, hairstyle, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or
mental disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
GT Independence is a family-founded, leading national Financial Management Services (FMS) provider that supports individuals participating in self-direction programs, helping them manage their long-term care and support services at home and in community-based settings. Dedicated to promoting personal choice, independence, and quality of life, GT Independence delivers reliable, person-centered financial and administrative services that empower individuals to direct their own care. With a growing national presence, the organization continues to expand its impact through innovation, service excellence, and a strong commitment to the people and communities it serves.
The Support Broker is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of Medicaid Waiver services, and for promoting personal growth and independence of participants in accordance with state and program regulations, GT Independence Policy and Procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
- Promote personal growth, independence, and quality of life for service participants through initial development and ongoing support, monitoring, supervision, and staff training.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with agency staff, service providers, and individuals/families.
- Support participants in developing social networks and connections with community organizations to expand valued social relationships.
- Help participants onboard and access non-Medicaid community supports and resources aligned with Individual Support Plan (ISP) outcomes, including social, educational, and natural supports.
- Meet with clients, Independent Facilitators, and Regional Center staff for consultation meetings to ensure alignment and support.
- Enroll clients promptly, ensuring all required documents are processed correctly.
- Advocate and collaborate with individuals and organizations on behalf of participants including regional center and independent facilitators
- Support participants in preparing for, participating in, and implementing spending plans. Assist with managing the Individual & Family Directed Budget under all models.
- Coordinate services with the Financial Support Services provider for participants self-directing services, including guidance on using the Participant-Directed Budget.
- Provide guidance on staff financial forms, qualifications, and record-keeping requirements under the Employer of Record Model.
- Ensure participants and families understand responsibilities related to participant direction, including reporting expenditures and other relevant requirements.
- Identify and participate in tabling events, Self-Determination conferences, resource fairs, and networking opportunities to promote services and build community connections.
- Educate participants and external stakeholders about Self-Determination principles and GT processes
- Travel will be required to attend events, conferences, training, and other related activities.
- Deliver regular presentations to Independent Facilitators and external stakeholders to share program updates and strengthen partnerships.
Requirements
- Have a master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Nursing Gerontology or Sociology and one (1) year experience with the population(s); OR Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience with the population(s); OR
- Registered Nurse (RN) or can have an Associate degree and three (3) years’ experience with the population(s).
- The Support Broker may not work for the VF/EA FMS-Support Broker entity and concurrently as a waiver case manager or for a direct care service organization.
Compensation: Annual Salary: $72,384 USD
As an organization focused on helping both the people we serve and our employees succeed, we foster a culture where individuals can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Join us in our mission: "To help people live a life of their choosing regardless of age or ability."
GT Independence is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race,
color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, hairstyle, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or
mental disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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How do I get an area manager job in San Jose?
The strongest path into area manager roles in San Jose runs through the city's retail corridors, large logistics and fulfillment operations near the port of San Jose, and the dense concentration of quick-service and casual dining brands along Monterey Road and East Santa Clara Street. Candidates who already hold store manager or operations supervisor titles at multi-location employers carry a clear edge, and familiarity with high-volume, fast-paced environments common to Silicon Valley operations is a consistent differentiator in this market.
Which companies hire area managers in San Jose?
San Jose area manager roles are posted by GT Independence, Messer, and PRECOA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The San Jose market skews toward large national retailers with significant South Bay footprints, logistics companies operating warehouse and last-mile facilities in North San Jose, and regional food and beverage chains anchored in the Willow Glen and Almaden Valley neighborhoods.
Are there remote area manager jobs in San Jose?
Yes, but with a significant caveat: area manager work is largely site-dependent, so fully remote roles are uncommon and tend to be limited to oversight-heavy or analytics-focused positions. About 86% of area manager openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that partial flexibility. In San Jose specifically, hybrid arrangements are most common in technology services and B2B account management roles where field visits supplement desk-based reporting work.
How can I get an area manager job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is moving up from a store manager or shift lead role at one of the large retail or food service chains operating throughout Eastridge, Oakridge, or Westfield Valley Fair. Employers in these centers regularly promote internally, and demonstrating you can run a single high-volume location is the credential that opens the area manager door. Lateral moves from operations coordinator or district support roles at San Jose-based logistics companies also provide a viable route for candidates without pure retail backgrounds.
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